Is it really cheaper to make your own potato kugel?

momtra

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 1:37 pm

What would you say is the (approximate ) money you spend to make 9 x 13 potato kugel?

lkwdmommy

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 1:40 pm

2.49 for 5 lbs of potatoes
.65 for 5 eggs
approz .25 for 1/4 c. oil
some salt and pepper (fraction of a cent)

How much does it cost to run an oven for 2 hours? and the power to run the food processor for 5 minutes?

There you have it. A lot less than $20 or so for the caterer one.

mommyto3RN

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 1:43 pm

Definitely cheaper to make ur own and I dont like store bought ones either, I think most homemade is yummier. Also time spent making aside from money but again tatse to me is better when I make it.

Stars

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 1:47 pm

Homemade is better either way. And it takes 10 minutes of prep.

MyKidsRQte

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 2:20 pm

nursingstudent wrote:

Definitely cheaper to make ur own and I dont like store bought ones either, I think most homemade is yummier. Also time spent making aside from money but again tatse to me is better when I make it.

I agree

Ms.MaryMack(inblack)

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 2:34 pm

Store bought kugal doesn't taste the same!!

octopus

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 2:47 pm

I didn't know so many ppl bought their potato kugel after having a conversation with a few ppl. I felt like in the minority for making my own.

flowerpower

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 2:49 pm

A nine by thirteen homemade kugal costs the same price as a small piece of store bought kugal. We rarely buy!!!!

the world's best mom

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 4:12 pm

Someone I know once got a large pan of store bought potato Kugel- larger than a 9X13- and they paid $50 for it. Ridiculous, in my opinion.

Frumdoc

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 8:24 pm

Cheaper, healthier and much tastier.

Worth it if I can make the time, unfortunately I am usually not that organized. Crying

I much prefer my own kugel, it isn't drowned in oil and stilll tastes of potato.

Apart from last week, when the whole container of salt fell in as I was adding it, nothing I could do saved that one Confused

UQT

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 8:36 pm

If you find all the dirty dishes a pain, here's my no fuss version. Throw all the ingredients in the food processor and blend. Yup, the eggs, salt and all. That gives you just one dirty dish and a dirty peeler.

Milky

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 8:39 pm

lkwdmommy wrote:

Hey, you forgot the onions! Smile

cs1

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 8:43 pm

Its definitely tastier than the store bought ones

csl

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 9:40 pm

Definitely! I bought Erev Pesach which cost me about $24.
if you bake cake/ or chicken, or eggplant, or other foods along with that, you can negotiate the price of gas!

shanie5

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 10:42 pm

I make potato kugel and sell it fresh. The profit margin is good. So obviously its cheaper to make your own!

boysrus

Tue, Feb 11 2014, 11:26 pm

UQT wrote:

hey ! my mom does that too! so why didnt I ever try it that way...hmmmm
maybe I will nex t time.

Jeanette

Wed, Feb 12 2014, 12:41 am

Maybe this is heretical but I stopped making kugels a while back. Plain roasted vegetables with a little olive oil and salt are so much easier, tastier, and healthier.

FranticFrummie

Wed, Feb 12 2014, 4:49 am

Jeanette wrote:

Maybe this is heretical but I stopped making kugels a while back. Plain roasted vegetables with a little olive oil and salt are so much easier, tastier, and healthier.

DH like roasted potatoes better than kugel, so I just scrub them really well, and then throw them in the pot to cook with the meat juices. A sliced whole onion, a pinch of sea salt, and we're good to go!

Frumdoc

Wed, Feb 12 2014, 5:18 am

I have this unwritten family rule, that kugel is only for shabbos day, and only with chulent. Chulent without kugel is a big no no for my dh, who is an addict! But Friday night is not ever kugel time, roast potatoes/ veg, I throw it all together like FF with olive oil and herbs, and forgeddabouit! So much easier.

roika

Wed, Feb 12 2014, 5:53 am

UQT wrote:

How about mixing it directly in pan if it doesn't fit... and only have an extra fork to wash.