Kugeli Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Kugeli Recipe). This is a Lithuanian Ethnic dish. The main ingredient is potatoes. The recipe comes from my fathers grandmother and has been a family favorite for more than 75 years. Serve hot as a main dish with either sour cream or applesauce.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Total: 1hr55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Kugeli Recipe

Ingredients

¾ pound salt pork

diced

1 onion

coarsely chopped

5 pounds potatoes

peeled and cubed

3 onions

coarsely chopped

6 eggs

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Oil a 12x15 inch pan with olive oil.

Step 2

Place salt pork in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly brown stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 chopped onion and continue cooking until onion is tender and lightly browned; set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile in a large bowl combine potatoes and remaining chopped onions. Fill the bowl of a food processor with the mixture and 1 egg. Process until smooth then transfer to a large bowl. Repeat until all has been processed. Season with pepper. Stir in the salt pork mixture. Blend in flour gradually to absorb some moisture but err on the side of less flour.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 1 hour or until top is evenly browned.

Nutritional Information

Kugeli Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 699.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.8g 30%

Carbohydrates: 66.9g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 7.6g 30%

Sugars: 4.9g

Fat: 41.8g 64%

Saturated Fat: 14.3g 71%

Cholesterol: 176.1mg 59%

Vitamin A Iu: 189.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.8mg 60%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 62%

Vitamin C: 60mg 100%

Folate: 102.5mcg 26%

Calcium: 71.5mg 7%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 81.7mg 29%

Potassium: 1370mg 38%

Sodium: 678.2mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 51%

Calories From Fat: 376.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.