Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis
Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis bakes into a rich, custardy potato pudding with crisp edges and a tender center. Smoky bacon and sweet onions meld with eggs, butter, and evaporated milk for deep, comforting flavor that’s hearty yet homey. Serve it warm for a holiday spread or a cozy weekend dinner alongside roasted meats and simple salads.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cover and cook until the bacon starts to soften and release its fat. Add the onion and cook until it is soft and translucent. Remove the cover, then continue cooking until the mixture caramelizes and becomes a deep golden brown.
- 3
Take the pot off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Mix the shredded potatoes into the onion mixture. Add the evaporated milk and the eggs, and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden on top, about 1 hour. If the top browns too fast, cover it with foil. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into 3x3-inch squares. Serve hot.
- Calories 431.7 kcal High 22%
- Protein 23.68 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 39.94 g 15%
- Total Fat 20.33 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 10.13 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 160.49 mg High 54%
- Sodium 366.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 3.11 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 125.24 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.46 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 985.11 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 27.97 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 19.02 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 1.06 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 431.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Diced Onion, Eggs, Evaporated Milk. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis healthy?
- Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 431.7 calories and 23.68 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 366.91 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.13 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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