Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14

Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes recipe for your lunch

by The Chefin Lunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 lb pork sausage
	1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
	1 egg , beaten
	1 pinch salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

340

Sugar

Fat

20g

Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes are a classic Swedish dish made with mashed potatoes and ground sausage. They are a popular lunch option in Sweden and can be served with lingonberry jam or mustard for added flavor. These cakes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a comforting and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350F.
2.	Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, mix together cooked sausage, mashed potatoes, beaten egg, and pinch of salt.
4.	Shape mixture into 2-3 inch cakes.
5.	Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
6.	Fry cakes until golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.
7.	Transfer cakes to baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through.

PROS

Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes are a hearty and filling lunch option.

They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for busy days.

CONS

These cakes are fried and contain sausage, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes are a good source of protein and carbohydrates.
Potatoes are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, while sausage provides iron and zinc.
However, due to the high fat content, they should be eaten in moderation.