Recipe Lithuanian Kugela (Side Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 pound bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, grated
• 5 pounds Russet potatoes, finely grated, and soaked in water
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 6 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparing/Cooking:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon pieces until crisp; remove to paper towels.
• Reserve half of bacon drippings, and set aside.
• Return skillet to stove; stir onions, and cook until soft and translucent.
• In a large bowl, stir together reserved drippings, bacon, onion, and potatoes.
• Mix in flour, evaporated milk, and eggs.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour into baking dish, and bake in a preheated oven until top is nicely brown, about 1 hour.
• Cut into squares, and serve with sour cream, if desired.

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