Medium

Lithuanian Kugela

Total Time
1h 3m
19m prep ยท 44m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Medium
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Ah, Kugela! The national dish of Lithuania! What celebration would be complete without it? Remember, Kugela is an art, not just a recipe. Experiment with ingredients and techniques to make your own Kugela statement. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if you like.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon , diced
  • 1 large onion , grated
  • 5 pounds Russet potatoes , finely grated, and soaked in water
  • 0.5 cups flour
  • 1 , 12 ounce
  • 6 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon pieces until crisp; remove to paper towels. Reserve half of bacon drippings, and set aside. Return skillet to stove; stir onions, and cook until soft and translucent.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, stir together reserved drippings, bacon, onion, and potatoes. Mix in flour, evaporated milk, and eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Pour into baking dish, and bake in a preheated oven until top is nicely brown, about 1 hour. Cut into squares, and serve with sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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