Lithuanian kugelis recipe

In my family, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without one of our favorite dishes- homemade kugelis. Kugelis is a traditional Lithuanian dish made of grated potatoes, eggs, and bacon. It’s probably o…

Kugelis - Family Table Treasures Lithuanian Potato Pudding.

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...

The national dish of Lithuania, kugela is a delicious potato treat that's baked in the oven. It combines grated potatoes, plenty of bacon, onion, eggs, and the slightly sweet taste of evaporated milk. Serve with a dollop of sour cream!

Let me say right up front that this recipe is an artery clogger. That is why I make it once or maybe twice a year tops. The recipe has its roots in my family history. I am of both Lithuanian and Po…

Anyone who grew up the Lithuanian parents or grandparents is probably familiar with this potato casserole. Similar to German kugel or potato babka from Belarus, it is a simple dish of grated potato, onions and bacon baked with eggs until crisp.

Kugelis Lithuanian Potato Casserole : Kugelis is the most amazing Lithuanian potato casserole ever! I am 72 and I was less than 12 when I first cooked this--60+ years in this recipe. I used to grate the potatoes by hand, you should use a food processor. I have basically made this the sa…

Cook bacon until crispy. Set aside to cool and let the bacon fat cool as well. When bacon is cool, chop finely in a food processor. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat eggs,...

Asta walked into the kitchen and sniffed the air, taking in the familiar scent. “Ooh, are you making kugelis?!” she asked excitedly. “I am – I’m testing recipes. How do you make yours?”, I re…

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