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 same way for the last 40 years. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think. It is 3 hours for prep and cooking, so if you want to eat at 6, you'd better be in the kitchen by 3.

Supplies

Ingredients

Potatoes about 8 pounds
1 pound Bacon
2 medium Onions
3 large Eggs
3/4 cup of Milk
2 tablespoons Butter (not pictured)
a few pinches of Salt (not pictured)
a few grinds of Pepper (not pictured)
Sour Cream
Apple Sauce

Tools

9" by 13" pan (nonstick is easier to clean but it comes out less crusty on the sides and bottom)
Potato Peeler
Knife
Food Processor
Large
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Mixing Spoon

Step 1: Peel Chop and Dice Potatoes, Onions, and Bacon

Chop Potatoes into large 1"-2" cubes. Dice Onion finely and Cut Bacon into small pieces.

Step 2: Sautee Bacon and Onions

Add Bacon to Skillet on medium heat
Cook about 10 minutes until just about finished
Drain excess bacon fat
Add Onions and Stir
Cook until Onions are Translucent, about 10 minutes
Add Butter and Remove from heat
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

Step 3: Grate Potatoes

Grate small batches of potatoes in food processor. See 2nd picture. Should have consistency of being grated or shredded.

Step 4: Combine Ingredients

Beat the Eggs for 15-20 seconds in food processor
Add Bacon, Onion, Butter mixture to potatoes
Stir thoroughly
Add Eggs, Milk, Salt and Pepper
Stir thoroughly until Completely combined

Step 5: Ready for Oven

It will look very wet. Don't worry.

Put into 400 degree oven for 15 minutes
Lower temperature to 350 degrees F for an additional 90 minutes or so

Step 6: It's Done

It's done when it is Golden Brown on top and the potatoes are cooked through. This is the first time I've ever put a thermometer into Kugelis in my life. 60 years--No thermometer. We found out its hot! Stick a fork in the middle to make sure the potato is cooked nice and soft and smooth.

Step 7: Serve and Eat

Cut a piece and serve with sour cream and apple sauce.

Step 8: Leftovers

Cool the remainder overnight
Slice cold and put into medium-hot skillet with a little oil or butter
Done when warmed through and crispy
Leftovers are a great side dish or a meal on their own! More sour cream and apple sauce if you'd like

Introduction: Kugelis Lithuanian Potato Casserole