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.

Provided by JOENAUJOKAS

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 372.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 137.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 436.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Leeya Herrera
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I added some extra cheese to the topping and it was even better.


Shandy Halverson Sr.
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The potatoes were cooked through and the topping was crispy.


Sandip Chaulagain
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This was a really easy dish to make and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Bako Destiny
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Kharas Khanas
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This dish was a hit at my potluck. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Jabulile Kubheka
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I'm not a big fan of potato dishes, but this one was really good. It was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Carys Inglis
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This was the first time I've ever made kugela and it turned out great. It was easy to follow the recipe and the dish was delicious.


Ndahafa Ntesa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and it's also a delicious side dish for any meal.


Amy Montalvan
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This dish is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


B Moody
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I added some extra cheese to the topping and it was even better.


Vasileios Oikonomou
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The potatoes were cooked through and the topping was crispy.


Lundi Quinton
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This was a really easy dish to make and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Jonathan Maconachie (Xact Visual)
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Waiswa Julius
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This dish was a hit at my potluck. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Rajib Kazi
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I'm not usually a big fan of potato dishes, but this one was really good. It was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch.


shwe hmone
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This was the perfect side dish for my holiday meal. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.