Give These Fantastic Crispy Norwegian Potatoes A Try

Updated: November 19, 2023 by Olivia Mittak | Leave a comment

Of all the culinary experiences that hail from the European region, you might be surprised to learn that the foods of Norway rank among the best that the continent has to offer. Don't believe us? Try this recipe and see if you still feel the same afterwards!

Norwegian Potatoes

For the most part, when you are cooking potatoes for dinner, you know you have a rather simple task ahead of you that will not take too long to complete. That is not to say that potatoes are easy necessarily (especially if you are a novice in the kitchen) to cook, but once you have enough experience with them, it somewhat becomes second nature to whip up some potatoes as a side dish in a meal. However, if you are looking to embrace this recipe for crispy Norwegian potatoes, then you will definitely need to prepare yourself for the fact that this is a much bigger undertaking than your average potato dish.

Norwegian potatoes are delicious and, to emphasize this, you need to ensure that you are taking the necessary steps and putting in a ton of effort to make this part of the meal as tasty as can be. Unfortunately, for those of you on a time crunch who are interested in a potato’s crunch, this might mean that you will have to sideline the dish for another time, in favor of something that can be whipped together with much more expediency.

Aside from the seven ingredients, there are eight total steps for directional cooking. The cooking process, on average, exceeds two hours in most cases and requires a lot of attention to ensure that every part of the potatoes are cooking evenly. If you’re going to make Norwegian food, after all, you have to make it properly.

Potato Lefse

This specialized method of cooking potatoes is a delicious glimpse and taste into the culinary culture of Norway. However, you do not have to cease your taste bud-based dalliance with the potatoes. After all, once you venture into Norwegian-style cooking, you might as well keep going down the rabbit hole because you never know what new food you might discover that could become a favorite of yours.

So, keep pursuing the foods Norway has to offer. When you cook up Norwegian potatoes, you have to pair it with something, right? Well, meat is a popular option for such an idea, but you should also look into adding Norwegian potatoes to your plate alongside lefse bread. Similarly, lefse is made from potatoes and is a beloved flatbread in the realms of Norwegian culture.

Because of the similarity in that both the potatoes (obviously) and the lefse have a starchy base, they taste rather incredible together. In terms of Norwegian meals, this is definitely one of the easiest to make at home, as long as you know some solid places to find high-quality lefse. It is not the easiest find, but it is worth it all the same.

Other Norwegian Foods to Try

After giving these crispy Norwegian potatoes a try, you should try other elements of Norwegian cuisine as well! There are a lot of different options out there, particularly interesting spins on seafood. Make sure you find a good recipe for each of these dishes that is as authentic as possible.

Fenalår is the Norwegian term for a specially cured cut of lamb. For those looking to dive deeper into another country's cuisine, starting with something familiar is often the way to go. Lamb is a well-liked meat among many American families, which is why we're suggesting this dish.

Fish soup is quite popular in Norway. The fish that you have available to you may be different than what's traditionally in Norwegian fish soup, so try the best you can! Fish soup is a healthy, nutritious option for fall or winter. Nothing beats coming home to a tasty cup of soup.

Finally, give some eggedosis a try! Also known as kogel mogel, this is a simple dessert made with sugar and eggs. It is a whipped dessert, meaning it is nice and fluffy. This dessert isn't exclusive to Norway, but it is a part of their dessert cuisine. Its ingredients are easily accessible, meaning you can give it a try without much difficulty!

If you enjoyed this recipe, make sure to check out our New England Corn Chowder Recipe and our Zucchini Cheese Bake.

Crispy Norwegian Potatoes Recipe

(6 votes, average: 3.83 out of 5)

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3.8 from 6 reviews

Author: Moms Who Think
Total Time: 55 Minutes

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Description

If you are looking to embrace this recipe for crispy Norwegian potatoes, then you will definitely need to prepare yourself for the fact that this is a much bigger undertaking than your average potato dish.

Ingredients

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1 cup butter, divided
2 cups coarsely chopped onion
3 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch chunks (8 cups)
4 cups sliced (¼ inch rounds) carrots
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg

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Instructions

Set the oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 inch by 13 inch ovenproof glass baking dish with vegetable spray. Set aside.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Melt ½ cup of the butter in a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed casserole over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook 1 minute, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Remove to prepared baking dish.
Add enough boiling water to cover vegetables. Cover with foil and place in oven. Bake about 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
Remove from oven. Drain vegetables in a colander.
Line a 17 inch by 11 inch jelly roll pan with foil, shiny side up, and coat with vegetable spray.
Arrange vegetables in an even layer in prepared pan.
Melt remaining ½ cup butter and pour over vegetables. Return to oven and bake for 55 minutes, shaking pan every 15 minutes, until brown and crispy. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Nordic