Kugel
| Type | casserole |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Jewish communities from Central Europe, United States, France, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina, South Africa, and other communities in the Jewish diaspora. |
| Created by | Ashkenazi Jews |
| Main ingredients | Lokshen noodles or potatoes, less commonly matzo, challah, rice, apple, cornmeal, dough |
Kugel (Yiddish: קוגל kugl, pronounced [ˈkʊɡl̩]) is a baked casserole, most commonly made from lokshen (לאָקשן קוגל lokshen kugel) or potato (קארטאפל קוגל kartufl kugel). It is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, often served on Shabbos and Jewish holidays. American Jews also serve it for Thanksgiving dinner. In Hungary it is known as "vargabéles" and served as a sweet dish after a one pot casserole dish for mainly lunch.