Ultimate Lithuanian Kugela Recipe

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.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1poundbacon, diced

  • 1largeonion, grated

  • 5poundsRusset potatoes, finely grated, and soaked in water

  • ½cupflour

  • 1(12 ounce) canevaporated milk

  • 6eggs

  • salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories373
% 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
Vitamin C
47mg
233%
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.

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