Lithuanian Kugelis

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe skillet, place the diced bacon over medium heat. Cover and cook until the bacon begins to render its fat. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Add the diced onions to the bacon and rendered fat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and translucent, then remove the lid and continue cooking until the mixture is deeply caramelized and a rich, golden brown. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Remove the Dutch oven from the heat. Stir in the butter until it is completely melted and incorporated into the bacon-onion mixture. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Add the shredded potatoes to the Dutch oven, mixing well to coat them evenly with the bacon-onion mixture. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Pour in the evaporated milk and beaten eggs. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the potato mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven until the Kugelis is bubbly and golden brown on top, approximately 1 hour. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream if desired.