Kugelis (Potato and Bacon Bake)
Main CourseLithuania

KugelisPotato and Bacon Bake

A rich baked potato pudding with onion, milk, eggs, and smoky bacon, baked until deeply golden. Serve it hot with sour cream.

Prep

30m

Cook

1h 15m

Serves

6

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
537kcal

Calories

23g

Protein

30g

Fat

45g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6

Bake

  • 1.3kg
    Potato (peeled)
  • 180g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 220g
    Bacon (diced)
  • 2pcs
    Egg
  • 250ml
    Whole Milk
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper
  • 30g
    Unsalted Butter
  • 220g
    Sour Cream

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Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a 23 x 33 cm (9 x 13-inch) baking dish with the unsalted butter.

  2. 02

    Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown. Add the onion and cook until softened.

  3. 03

    Finely grate the potato into a large bowl.

  4. 04

    Whisk the eggs and whole milk together, then stir them into the potato.

  5. 05

    Fold in the bacon and onion, then season with the salt and black pepper.

  6. 06

    Spread the mixture in the prepared dish and bake for 65 to 75 minutes, until deeply golden, set in the center, and at least 74°C (165°F).

  7. 07

    Let the kugelis rest for 10 minutes before serving with the sour cream.

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