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.
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
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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 (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 373 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol138mg | 46% |
Sodium437mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 19% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein17g | |
Vitamin C47mg | 233% |
Calcium138mg | 11% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium1212mg | 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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