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Passover Potato Pie

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 This potato pie is one of those dishes that checks all the boxes: it’s kosher for Passover, uses simple ingredients, and tastes like home

Ingredients

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For the pie:

  • 6 large russet potatoes
  • 3 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or melted schmaltz (your choice)
  • 1/4 cup matzo meal (for binding)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

 

Optional toppings:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • A sprinkle of paprika for color

Instructions

1. Prep Your Potatoes

The starting place is to peel potatoes and then boil them in a pan of salted water until fork-tender. This generally takes 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and allow to cool for several minutes.

2. Mash the Potatoes

Mash those potatoes until they’re smooth and creamy. (Pro tip: A potato ricer works wonders here, but a good ol’ fork will do the trick if you don’t have one.)

3. Sauté the Onions

Warm oil in a skillet, and put chopped onions. Sauté until they are golden and aromatic. This adds a lot of flavor to the food; do not skip this step!

4. Mix It All Together

In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, eggs, olive oil (or schmaltz), matzo meal, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well-blended.

5. Assemble the Pie

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish and spoon the potato mixture into it, smoothing out the top with a spatula.

6. Bake

Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Season generously: Potatoes can be a bit bland on their own, so don’t skimp on the salt and pepper.
  • Go for the gold: Let the top of your pie get a nice golden crust—it adds a satisfying crunch!
  • Use schmaltz for flavor: If you have rendered chicken fat on hand, it’ll take your pie to the next level.

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