Brændende Kærlighed

Thanks to Denmark for this Brændende Kærlighed recipe also known as 'Burning Love' in English. This combines creamy mashed potatoes topped with crispy bacon.

Table of Contents

• Why you’ll love this

• What is the traditional Danish mashed potato recipe called?

• Ingredients and substitutions for Brændende Kærlighed

• How to make Burning Love

• Equipment needed to make this

• FAQs for the best Brændende Kærlighed

Why you’ll love this

Comfort in Every Bite

Brændende Kærlighed is the definition of comfort food. The combination of warm mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, and sautéed onions creates a soul-soothing dish that can bring instant comfort and satisfaction, making it perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings.

Twist on traditional

This Danish takes the standard comfort food of mashed potatoes and adds an extra layer with the topping which will impress you and your loved ones.

What is the traditional Danish mashed potato recipe called?

The traditional Danish mashed potato recipe is called "Brændende Kærlighed", which translates to "Burning Love" in English.

Ingredients and substitutions for Brændende Kærlighed

• Potatoes: Any mashing potato such as a Russet or Yukon Gold will be best here.
• Butter: Salted butter was used, though you could replace with unsalted and add ½ teaspoon more sea salt.
• Bacon: Back bacon was used as it has the most 'meat' and least fat, but you do you, use whatever bacon you want.
• Onion: A red, brown or white onion will work best here. The larger it is the more of a savoriness it will impart to our dish alongside the potatoes and bacon.
• Cream: Pouring cream is lighter here, but whatever you have will work here as it is thinned out somewhat in the potatoes.
• Chives: The smallest ingredient, but adds a little balance of flavor. You could replace with finely chopped parsley or omit completely.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make Burning Love:

Boil the potatoes: Cook on medium high heat until soft when pierced with a knife.

1

Toss: The bacon into a pan on medium heat until lightly cooked, add the onions and stir through.

2

Butter: Cook until the bacon begins to brown, add in 10 grams of the butter and stir.

Crispy: Cooking until crispy, stirring so they don't stick to the base of the pan.

Mash: Drain the potatoes and add the butter and cream and mash.

Serve: Serve the potatoes onto your serving plate and top with the crispy bacon. Season with salt and pepper and finish with the chives.

Enjoy: Dig in!

Equipment needed to make this

Pot: A heavy pot is best to cook the potatoes.

Masher: A great mashed will make light work of getting your potatoes nice and smooth.

Frying pan: A heavy based frying pan is needed to cook the onion and bacon before spooning onto the mash.

FAQs for the best Brændende Kærlighed

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Brændende Kærlighed

Sylvie Taylor

Brændende Kærlighed also known as Burning Love is a dish of creamy mashed potatoes topped with bacon and onion is a perfect Danish dish for all year around, but is best in winter.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Danish

Servings 4

Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 kilo / 2.2 pounds mashing potatoes peeled and cubed
• 170 grams / 8 bacon rashers sliced into ½ inch pieces
• 1 large onion peeled and sliced into thin half moons
• 60 grams / 4 ⅓ tablespoons butter
• 155 milliliters / ? cup pouring cream

To serve

• Handful chives finely sliced
• Salt and pepper to season

Instructions

 

• Place the potatoes into a pot with fill halfway with water, cook on medium high heat until soft when pierced with a knife.
• Meanwhile, toss the bacon into a frying pan on medium low heat until lightly cooked, approximately 2 minutes.
• Toss the onions in and stir through, cooking until the bacon begins to brown.
• Add in 10 grams of the butter and stir through, cooking until crispy and stirring so they don't stick to the base of the pan.
• Drain the potatoes and add the butter and cream to the pot.
• Mash until smooth.
• Spoon the potatoes onto your serving plate and top with the crispy bacon
• Season with salt and pepper and finish with the chives.
• Dig in!

Notes

• Potatoes: Any mashing potato such as a Russet or Yukon Gold will be best here.
• Bacon: Back bacon was used as it has the most 'meat' and least fat, but you do you, use whatever bacon you want.
• Add other ingredients: Some people like to add grated cheese on top before serving, while others may choose to incorporate herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor.

Adapted from copenhagenet.dk

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal

Keyword fall dish, winter dish

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