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Brunede Kartofler (Danish Caramelized Potatoes)
Danish Brunede Kartofler, also known as caramelized brown potatoes, are a great side dish to any meal! They are a small potato with a sweet caramelized coating.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 394 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Danish
Ingredients
- 2 cans small new potatoes (you can find these in a can with canned veggies)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Drain potatoes and pat dry.
- In a large skillet, cook the sugar on medium-low heat until completely melted. Try not to stir unless necessary to prevent burning. When melted and slightly darkened around the edges, add the butter and stir until it becomes kind of a syrupy mixture.
- Add the potatoes (if the mixture starts to stiffen and form lumps, turn the heat up and it will melt again).Moving the skillet around, gently cover each potato in the mixture, continuing to cook for about 6-8 minutes. If you want more of a caramelized crust, you can raise the heat a little and cook longer.
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Notes
- ***UPDATE: We have actually found that it is easier to add the sugar and butter in the pan at the same time and let it all melt together until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep caramel color. This way you can actually stir it without ruining it. In fact, it is best if you stir it often so it doesn't burn. This isn't the "authentic" way, but we have found the end result is the same!
- It's totally okay to use canned "new potatoes". It is SO much easier than peeling all the little potatoes and then boiling them for just the right amount of time. Trust me, we have tried it all the ways.
- Leave the sugar alone. When cooking the sugar you will want to let it caramelize without stirring it. If you mess with it too much, it will get clumpy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
118mg
(5%)
Potassium
1184mg
(34%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
55.4mg
(62%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1184mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 55.4mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.