Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis

Name: Traditional Lithuanian Potato Kugelis
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Polish, Russian, Scandinavian
Ingredients: 1 lb Bacon; 0.5 cup Butter; 2 whole Diced Onion; 6 whole Eggs; 12 oz Evaporated Milk; 5 lb Russet Potato

Breakfast 🍳Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Polish 🇵🇱Russian 🇷🇺Scandinavian 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Comfort-Food

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

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.