Traditional Lithuanian Potato Pudding (Kugelis)
Lithuanian potato pudding, also known as kugelis, is a traditional dense dish that can be served as a side or a main course with a salad.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F and coat a 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
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Sauté bacon and onion in a large skillet until browned and caramelized; let cool in the pan with drippings.
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Combine eggs, milks, salt, farina, and the cooled bacon-onion mixture with drippings in a large bowl.
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Finely grate potatoes, quickly squeezing out excess moisture to prevent darkening.
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Add the grated potatoes to the bacon-egg mixture and combine thoroughly.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 1.5 hours, or until the top is brown and the interior is solid yet moist.
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Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
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Serve warm; refrigerate leftovers and reheat as desired.