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Crispy Lithuanian Potato Dish

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
70 min
TOTAL TIME
95 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Dinner Eastern European
Crispy Lithuanian Potato Dish
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
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit, or 190 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of oil or cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.
3
In a large skillet, heat over medium heat and cook the bacon pieces until they become crispy. Remove them from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess fat.
4
Keep half of the bacon's rendered fat in the skillet, and set it aside for later use. Return the skillet to the stovetop.
5
Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook until they become soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
6
In a separate large bowl, combine the reserved bacon fat, cooked bacon, onions, and diced potatoes. Mix in a tablespoon of flour to thicken the mixture.
7
Add evaporated milk and beaten eggs to the bowl, stirring until well combined. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
8
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and bake in a preheated oven until the top is nicely browned, approximately 1 hour.
9
Once done, cut the dish into squares and serve with a dollop of sour cream on top, if desired.