Kugelis is a Lithuanian specialty, made from shredded potatoes, bacon, eggs and cream. Most recipes are sized to feed an army and involve lots of grating. Who has time for that? Here's make kugelis that tastes like your grandma's but is quick and easy.
Instructions
1. Thaw frozen hash browns in your refrigerator overnight.
2. Fry up bacon strips until browned. Drain off the fat, leaving about 2 tbsps. in the skillet. Fry up the onions until richly golden brown. Remove onions from the heat, and set aside.
3. Dice up bacon strips and set aside.
4. Combine thawed hash browns, bacon, onions, cream and egg yolks in a very large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add 2 tsps. dried parsley for color.
5. Whip egg whites until stiff in another bowl, and carefully fold into the potato mixture.
6. Gently place the mixture in a 13 x 9 inch greased baking pan, and dot with unsalted butter.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top crust is crispy brown. Makes 8 servings.
Tags: bacon strips, hash browns
