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Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes Recipe

Experience a taste of Wisconsin with these savory Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes! This recipe, adapted from Harva Hachten's "The Flavor of Wisconsin," submitted by Dagmar Noel, transforms leftover mashed potatoes into crispy, flavorful patties perfect for breakfast, lunch, or supper. The secret? Using well-seasoned raw pork sausage to infuse each bite with deliciousness. Firm mashed potatoes (not puree!) are key for holding their shape. For extra crunch, we've added a breadcrumb coating. Serve with a tangy Swedish mustard sauce for the ultimate culinary experience!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 339 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.4 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes

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How to Make Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes

  1. Crumble 1 pound of well-seasoned raw pork sausage into a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, for about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain off excess grease, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the browned sausage, 2 cups of firm leftover mashed potatoes, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon of the reserved sausage drippings. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the mixture into 4 patties. Optionally, coat each patty in ½ cup breadcrumbs for a crispier exterior.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved sausage drippings in the same skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
  7. Serve the Swedish Sausage Potato Cakes immediately, topped with your favorite Swedish mustard sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

31g

Carbs

9g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion For 1 Or 2 5 Ingredients Or Less Breakfast Lunch Pork Potatoes Vegetables Scandinavian Easy European Swedish Stove Top Dietary Comfort Food Meat Pork Sausage Brunch Taste Mood Equipment Number Of Servings Presentation Served Hot