Lithuanian tutorial - Kugelis (potato pie)

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with less fat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Grate 1-2 kilos of potatoes and 2 onions using a grater or box grater.

Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes and onions.

Boil 0.5 liters of milk in a pot.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Pour the boiling milk into the potato mixture and mix.

Add pre-cooked minced meat and ham to the mixture.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and place it in the preheated oven.

Bake for 60-75 minutes until cooked through.

Prepare a sauce by melting butter and adding 3 spoons of flour and milk, mixing well.

Add fried ham and chopped mushrooms to the sauce and season to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens