Ingredients

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
  • 5 cups chopped onion
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons dried dill
  • 4 large eggs, beaten lightly
  • 2 1/4 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cup matzo meal
  • 3 russet (baking) potatoes, peeled (about 1 1/2 pounds)

Method

  • In a large heavy skillet heat 4 tablespoons butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook herbs 3 minutes.
  • Add onion and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add mushrooms, dill, remaining 4 tablespoons butter, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
  • In a bowl stir together eggs, sour cream, and matzo and let mixture stand.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. and butter a 13-by-9 inch baking dish.
  • Under running water, coarsely grate potatoes into a colander.
  • Squeeze excess water from potatoes and drain 2 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes and onion mixture into matzo meal mixture.
  • Spoon mixture into dish and bake in middle of oven 50 minutes, or until golden.
  • Potato kugel may be made 1 day ahead, and chilled, covered.