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Scandinavian Sugar-Browned Potatoes

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These are eaten throughout Scandinavia, but they are especially popular in Denmark. The Swedish version would have more sugar; the Swedes like sweeter food than the other Scandinavians.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
10 small boiled potatoes, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Melt butter in heavy frying pan. When hot, stir in sugar. Brown sugar, taking care not to scorch. Add potatoes, shaking pan constantly to brown on all sides. When potatoes are browned, sprinkle with salt. Serve with meat or poultry.

TagsScandinavianEuropeanPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerHouse & Garden
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