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Lithuanian Kugela

By: JOENAUJOKAS 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, grated
  • 5 pounds Russet potatoes, finely grated, and soaked in water
  • 1/2 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 373 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2007 by Mal   view full review
My husband was Lithuanian and taught me how to cook Lithuanian. First of all, I never use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by Shellbell   view full review
I am half Lithuanian, half English and was worried this dish would never compare to my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2005 by MONA   view full review
I've always used my mom's recipe and wanted to try another recipe just to see how it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2005 by IndyRob   view full review
Wow, this brings back memories of family Christmas parties. I've been looking for a Kugela...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by alagos   view full review
I didn't see the flour...my great-grandmother never added flour, either. I would omit it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by Missy   view full review
I thought this was good. But it was a bit too bland for me without adding garlic salt. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by Mallinda   view full review
I'm not Lithuanian and never tasted Kugela before. I had a lot of potatoes and not a lot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by queseracass   view full review
A little plain, but otherwise tasty, and good to reheat. Needs onions or something for flavor....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2008 by Barb Rolek   view full review
Do you grate the potatoes finely the way my mother did? I prefer to coarsely grate them as for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by COURT813   view full review
Made this for a potluck and this was nearly the only thing left. It was pretty bland. I would...

 

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