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Kugelis

March 31, 2015 by Nicole Crocker 1 Comment

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Kugelis {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}

Kugelis or (Potato Pudding) is a classic Lithuanian dish served at almost every holiday.  It’s considered to be a National dish of Lithuania and is usually served with applesauce, lingonberry or sour cream.  Bits of bacon are also commonly added to it as well.

Kugelis {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}

I thought I was wrapping up {Celebrating Our Heritage Series} last Thursday.  However,  this series has made my Mom a little nostalgic and she began baking up some memories this past weekend!

She was remembering how much she loved when Grampa would make Kugelis. She hadn’t had it in years so she baked up a loaf over the weekend.  It was delicious!  It got a thumbs up from the grandkids as well.

Her favorite way to eat Kugelis is browning a slice in butter in the fry pan once the loaf is cooled.  Then she adds applesauce or sour cream to it.  Sometimes they would also add bits of bacon into the loaf which was another way she loved to eat it.

Kugelis would definitely make a tasty side dish to go with any Easter spread!

Kugelis {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}

Kugelis {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}
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Kugelis

Kugelis or (Potato Pudding) is a classic Lithuanian dish served at almost every holiday.  It's considered to be a National dish of Lithuania and is usually served with applesauce, lingonberry or sour cream.  Bits of bacon are also commonly added to it as well.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Lithuanian
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 387kcal
Author Nicole Crocker

Ingredients

  • 6 Large Potatoes ,I used russet
  • 1 Medium Onion ,grated
  • 3 Large Eggs ,well beaten
  • 1 Cup Hot milk
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter ,melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 Degrees F.
  • Peel and grate potatoes.
  • Wrap the grated potatoes in a cheesecloth and squeeze out some of the potato juice. (You'll be surprised at how much liquid will be extracted)
  • In a large mixing bowl combine grated potatoes thoroughly with the grated onion, eggs, milk, butter, salt & Pepper
  • Pour the mixture into a well-buttered, loaf pan
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven for 1 ½ hrs.
  • Serve with sour cream or applesauce. May be used as a main course or side.
  • Serves 6
  • May be sliced the next day and browned in a pan.
  • **Pointers/tips:
  • Depth of grated potato mixture should be no less than 2 inches in baking dish..
  • You can add crumbled bacon into the mixture as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 1644mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 43.4mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 12.5mg

Kugelis {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}

Add Kugelis to your Easter or other holiday spread for something a little different this year.  It’s a great side to accompany ham, turkey or a roast.

I hope you enjoyed {Celebrating Our Heritage Series}!  If you missed any of the posts in the series I’ve listed them below.  Just click on the picture to see the post!

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Heritage Series, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Vegetables Tagged With: Easter, holiday spread, Lithuanian, National dish of Lithuania, Potato Pudding

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  1. Ken Thomas says

    April 5, 2021 at 2:07 am

    5 stars
    Nicole,

    Thanks so much for keeping alive the Lithuanian cuisine traditions here in New England and beyond!

    I remember accompanying my mother to the Lithuanian picnics held at Maronis Park every year and at the Lithuanian Clubs on Vernon Street, in Worcester, MA. and on Quinsigamond Avenue in Shrewsbury, MA. years ago.

    Your web site brings back fond memories of the Lithuanian heritage and its traditions which need to be kept alive for future generations..

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