Kartofler Danish Style Potatoes
Bring a taste of Denmark to your table with Kartofler, a traditional Danish-style caramelized potato dish that’s perfect for holiday feasts or an indulgent side any time of year. Featuring tender waxy potatoes glazed in a luscious golden caramel made from sugar and butter, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering balance of sweetness and salt that’s impossible to resist. With just a handful of simple pantry staples like Yukon Gold potatoes, sugar, and butter, these glossy, caramel-coated potatoes come together in under an hour. Perfectly paired with roasted meats or festive spreads, Kartofler offers a show-stopping addition to your dinner table with its rich Danish flavor and delightful texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 grams Small waxy potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold or fingerlings)
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large pot of salted water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are just tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly before peeling off the skins. Set the peeled potatoes aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, add the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
Continue cooking the sugar-water mixture, without stirring, until it turns a golden caramel color. Watch closely to ensure it doesn’t burn.
Reduce the heat to low and carefully add the butter to the caramel. Stir quickly to combine, being cautious as the mixture may bubble.
Add the peeled potatoes to the pan and gently toss to coat them evenly with the caramel and butter mixture. Ensure all the potatoes are well-glazed.
Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, occasionally shaking the pan to turn and coat the potatoes evenly.
Serve the Kartofler warm as a side dish to roasted meats, holiday meals, or on their own as a comforting treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2677 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.2 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 3836 mg | 82% | |
*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.
