Brændende Kærlighed
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.
Servings 4
Calories 434kcal
Ingredients
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal