Mainly eaten in Lithuania.

Kugelis: Lithuanian potato bake with bacon

Kugelis (bulvių plokštainis)

This kugelis recipe showcases Lithuania's national potato dish: a moist, oven-baked bake made from grated potato, onion and hot milk.

90 min Easy 4 servings
Kugelis recept: lédús litván burgonyasütemény szalonnával
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Ingredients

4 servings
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Method

  1. Grating the potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and grate them finely. Grate the onion as well, then mix the two together.

    15 min
  2. Warming the milk

    Heat the milk until hot but not boiling, then pour it over the grated mixture and stir thoroughly.

    5 min
  3. Making the batter

    Add the beaten egg, the flour, salt and pepper to the mixture, and stir until you have an even, thick batter.

    3 min
  4. Frying the bacon

    Cut the bacon into cubes and fry them in a frying pan until crisp, then brush some of the fat over the baking tin.

    5 min
  5. Baking

    Pour the batter into the greased tin, scatter half the bacon over the top, then bake in a preheated oven at 180-200°C for about 60 minutes.

    60 min
  6. Serving

    Cut into slices and serve warm, offering the remaining bacon and soured cream alongside.

    2 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (4 servings)1 servings
Energy1 410 kcal353 kcal
Fat54 g13 g
of which saturates20 g5,0 g
Carbohydrates203 g51 g
Protein34 g8,6 g
Fibre23 g5,8 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: onion. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: onion, flour, milk (lactose), sour cream (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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