This recipe is gluten, soy, corn, and dairy free, too.
We altered my family’s potato casserole dish, also called kugelis (koo-gull-iss), by making it safe for the celiac community. Kugelis is the national dish of Lithuania, and it is usually made with wheat flour. When I make it I just simply switch to an all-purpose gluten free flour mix and that makes it safe for all the gluten intolerant folks in our family. It is usually served as a side dish, but Kugelis can also be served as a main course if you add a little cooked bacon and sautéed onions to it, as pictured. This potato casserole closely resembles a souffle and is sometimes described as a potato pudding. It is well-formed and can be cut into sizable serving squares. Once you give it a few minutes to set up it can easily be plated. It takes 15 minutes to prepare (the bacon and onion variety will take longer) and cooks for 1hr 15 minutes. Also known as Kugelis, this souffle will serve 8-10 people and can be refrigerated and reheated. …continue reading
