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

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