Best Lithuanian Potato Dish Recipes

Lithuanian Kugelis a potato, bacon dish image

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb bacon
6 eggs, beaten
9 large white potatoes
1 small can evaporated milk
1 -1/2 tsp salt...pepper to taste.
1/2 c milk
1 grated ,medium onion
sour cream and or applesauce to serve

Steps:

1. Cut bacon into small pieces and fry till almost crisp. Grate potatoes into a bowl, drain off all the liquid into a small bowl. NOW GRANDMAS TIP: Leave the above liquid to sit, then drain off just the clear liquid .Save the thick liquid at the bottom. Return this thick liquid to the bowl of grated potatoes.
2. Now add the eggs, and mix well, add the evaporated milk, salt and pepper, 1/2 cup milk and the grated onions. Mix well. Pour into a greased flat pan with sides. The height of potatoes in the pan should not be over 1-1/2 inches high. Bake in a pre-heated 350 oven for 1-1/2 hours.
3. Cut into squares to serve. Welike it with sour cream , and or applesauce. It can be cut and fried with ,eggs, and bsacon the next day!. This is a keeper.......... if you like potatoes!

Lithuanian Potato Dish image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter,cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and shredded
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion; drain. Add butter and stir until melted. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, pepper, eggs, evaporated milk and milk until smooth. Stir in the potatoes and bacon mixture., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden. Serve with sour cream if desired.

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