Kugeli Comfort Potato Dish Recipe

Name: Kugeli Comfort Potato Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 1/2 (12 ounce) package bacon; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk; 6 eggs; 5 pounds Idaho potatoes, shredded; 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup sour cream, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon butter
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 (12 ounce) package bacon
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
6 eggs
5 pounds Idaho potatoes, shredded
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup sour cream, or to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
3
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and mushrooms until softened and tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
5
Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
6
Crumble bacon.
7
Beat milk, eggs, and reserved 1 tablespoon bacon grease together in a bowl; fold in potatoes until evenly mixed.
8
Stir onion-mushroom mixture and sun-dried tomatoes into potato mixture; season with salt and pepper.
9
Pour potato mixture, including all the liquid, into the prepared casserole dish.
10
Sprinkle bacon and 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over potato mixture.
11
Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted, about 55 minutes.
12
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over potato mixture and continue baking until melted, about 5 minutes more.
13
Serve with sour cream.

1043

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, 2 large onions, chopped, 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms, 1/2 (12 ounce) package bacon, and more.

Yes, Kugeli Comfort Potato Dish falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kugeli Comfort Potato Dish

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Variations & substitutions

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