Type | casserole |
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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. It is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, often served on Shabbos and Jewish holidays.[1] American Jews also serve it for Thanksgiving dinner.[2][3]