Lithuanian Potato Kugelis
A Lithuanian bake of grated potatoes with bacon, spring onions, eggs, and milk, baked until golden and set. Serves 4; preparation times are estimates.
Kugelis combines grated potatoes with an egg-and-milk mixture, spring onions, and bacon. This version bakes at 180 °C for 45–50 minutes; allow about 20 minutes to prepare and around 60 minutes of total cooking time, including cooking the bacon.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Cereals containing gluten
Semolina
Ingredients without verified allergen data 6
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Potatoes, Milk, Eggs, Spring onions, Bacon, Black pepper.
Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Prepare the bacon and oven
Heat the oven to 180 °C. Cook the bacon until done, let it cool, and chop it.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The bacon is cooked and chopped, and the oven is hot.
10 min - 02
Prepare the egg mixture
Beat the eggs with the milk. Stir in the chopped spring onions and black pepper. Sprinkle the semolina over the base of an ovenproof dish.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is even, and the base of the dish has a layer of semolina.
5 min - 03
Grate and mix the potatoes
Finely grate the potatoes. In batches, wrap them in a clean towel and squeeze out the moisture. Add them to the egg mixture and stir; fold in the chopped bacon.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are grated and drained, and all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
5 min - 04
Bake the kugelis
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and level it. Bake at 180 °C for 45–50 minutes, until golden and set, with the centre cooked through.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The top is golden, the kugelis feels set, and the centre is cooked through.
50 min - 05
Rest and serve
Let the kugelis rest for about 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Ready to continue when: The kugelis has settled slightly and can be cut for serving.
5 min
Ingredients
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