🥔 Belarusian Potato Babka (Бабка картофельная)

It sounds like you’re looking for Belarusian Potato Babka — and while it’s not Hungarian 🇭🇺, it’s a beloved Eastern European comfort dish from Belarus 🇧🇾. This savory potato “cake” is made from grated raw potatoes, onion, and sometimes bacon or sausage, baked until golden and crispy on the outside and soft inside.

Let’s dive into this cozy and rustic recipe!

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🥔 Belarusian Potato Babka (Бабка картофельная)

Ingredients:

• 2½ lbs (1.2 kg) starchy potatoes, peeled (like Russet)
• 1 large onion
• 2–3 cloves garlic (optional, but flavorful)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp marjoram (optional, traditional herb)
• 4–5 oz (120–150g) smoked bacon, diced (or smoked sausage, ham, or skip for vegetarian)
• 2 tbsp oil or butter, for greasing
• Optional: sour cream for serving