World Flavors Cookbook

Kugelis (Potato Pudding)

Name: Kugelis (Potato Pudding)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Lithuania
Ingredients: 2kg potatoes, peeled 200g smoked bacon, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 3 eggs 1 cup hot milk Salt and black pepper

A rich and heavy baked potato pudding made with grated potatoes, eggs, milk, and plenty of bacon.

Cuisine: Lithuania

Ingredients

2kg potatoes, peeled 200g smoked bacon, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 3 eggs 1 cup hot milk Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Finely grate the potatoes and drain some of the liquid. 2. Fry the bacon and onion until crispy. 3. Whisk the eggs and mix with the hot milk. 4. Combine grated potatoes, bacon mixture, egg/milk mixture, and seasonings. 5. Pour into a greased baking dish. 6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 60-70 minutes until the top is golden brown and the pudding is firm. 7. Serve with sour cream or a bacon sauce.