Lithuanian Potato Pudding I

Ingredients

 * 6 oz thick cut bacon, cut into ⅛ inch pieces
 * 6 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and finely grated
 * 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely grated
 * 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk
 * 5 eggs, beaten
 * 2 tsp salt
 * freshly ground black pepper to taste
 * 1 tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

 * 1) Fry the bacon until crisp and set aside.
 * 2) Run the grated potato and onion through a meat grinder on coarse.
 * 3) Add the bacon and the remaining ingredients, except the butter.
 * 4) Mix well and pour into a 13x8x2 inch buttered glass baking dish.
 * 5) Bake at 425°f for ½ hour, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees for 25 minutes or more.
 * 6) For best results the pudding should be at least 2 inches deep in the pan.