Belarusian Potato Babka

Name: Belarusian Potato Babka
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 4 lbs raw potatoes, peeled (I prefer gold/yellow potatoes, but baking/ Russet potatoes will work too); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 small onion, grated, optional; 1/2 – 1 lb bacon, cut into small pieces; 1 large egg; 2 Tablespoons sour cream; 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; To serve: sour cream and green onions

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 10min

This hearty Belarusian potato babka is made from grated potatoes, flavored with bacon bits or salt pork and sautéed onions. It's usually baked into a type of casserole until it's golden on top and creamy and fluffy in the center.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:31:18 GMT