Boerenkool Kale with Potatoes and Meat
Experience the comforting flavors of traditional Dutch cuisine with Boerenkool Kale with Potatoes and Meat, a hearty dish that's perfect for cold-weather dining. This classic recipe combines tender potatoes and finely chopped kale, boiled together and mashed with butter and milk to create a creamy, flavorful base. Topped with savory smoked sausage (rookworst) and optionally enhanced with crispy bacon bits and rich gravy, this one-pot wonder is both nourishing and satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to four, it's an excellent choice for a cozy family dinner. Packed with nutrients from the kale and indulgent flavors from the sausage and seasonings, this is Dutch comfort food at its finest. Perfect for those seeking authentic European flavors, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to warm you from the inside out!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams kale (finely chopped)
- 1 kilogram potatoes (peeled and quartered)
- 1 piece smoked sausage (rookworst)
- 50 grams butter
- 100 milliliters milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams bacon bits (optional)
- 200 milliliters gravy (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Peel and quarter the potatoes. Rinse the kale and set it aside.
In a large pot, add the potatoes and cover them with water. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
After 10 minutes of boiling, add the chopped kale on top of the potatoes. Do not stir. Cover the pot and boil for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
While the potatoes and kale are cooking, heat the smoked sausage according to the package instructions, either in hot water or in the oven.
If using bacon bits, cook them in a small skillet over medium heat until crispy, then set aside.
Drain the water from the pot with potatoes and kale. Add butter and milk to the pot.
Mash the potatoes and kale together until well combined and creamy. Add black pepper and more salt to taste.
Serve the kale and potato mash on a plate with the smoked sausage on top or on the side.
Optional: Sprinkle bacon bits over the mash for extra flavor.
Drizzle gravy over the dish before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1691 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
