Ingredients
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Mashed potatoes
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600 g potatoes
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1 dl Milk
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25 g Butter
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Salt
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Topping
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200 g bacondiced
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2 Onion
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Side dish
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Pickled Beetroot
Directions
Brændende kærlighed is a traditional Danish dish consisting of creamy mashed potatoes topped with bacon and onions. The bacon and onions are typically fried together, making them crispy and salty… and the mashed potatoes are left plain to be a great contrast to the salty crunch. The whole dish might also be topped with parsley, leek, or grated nutmeg. This dish is often served as a side with fried or steamed sausages or other meats.
Preparation:
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Peel the potatoes and cut them in smaller pieces.
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Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover them with water.
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Boil the potatoes until they are tender. This usually takes about 20 minutes. Do not add salt to the water.
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While the potatoes are boiling; peel the onions and dice them finely.
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On a frying pan; fry the diced bacon until nice and crisp. Add the diced onions and fry until they become soft, transparent and a little golden.
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When the potatoes are done; pour away the water and let them cool off a bit without the lid.
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Pour the boiled potatoes into a large bowl or in a stand mixer and whip them until they become mashed potatoes.
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While whipping the potatoes add the milk and butter stepwise. Continue whipping until all the milk and butter are mixed with the potatoes. Add salt to taste.
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Serve this dish with the mashed potatoes at the bottom and the bacon and onions as a topping. Sprinkle with a little chopped parsley. You can also serve some pickled beets to Burning Love.
