Lithuanian Kugela

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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.

Submitted by JOENAUJOKAS
Updated on November 3, 2022
close up view of Lithuanian Kugela in a baking dish
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon, diced

  • 1 large onion, grated

  • 5 pounds Russet potatoes, finely grated, and soaked in water

  • ½ cup flour

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 6 eggs

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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

  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. 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. 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.

39 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373 Calories
12g Fat
50g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 437mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 1212mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.