Dutch Spruitjesstamppot (Brussels Sprouts Mash) with Bacon
Dutch spruitjesstamppot with bacon, apple, and toasted walnuts. A creamy Brussels sprouts mash with sweet-savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2.2 pounds potatoes floury
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- ½ pound bacon bits
- 2 apples
- 3 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 2 inches (3 cm) of water and add 1 teaspoon salt.1 teaspoon salt
- Peel the potatoes, rinse them, cut them into quarters, and place them in the pot.2.2 pounds potatoes
- Clean the Brussels sprouts by trimming the bottoms and removing the outer leaves. Cut large sprouts in half, rinse them, and place them on top of the potatoes.1 pound Brussels sprouts
- Bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove it from the pan and drain on paper towels.½ pound bacon bits
- Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into 8 horizontal slices. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cook in the bacon fat for about 1 minute per side.2 apples, 3 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- Chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry skillet until they smell nutty.½ cup walnuts
- Drain the potatoes and Brussels sprouts and mash them together.
- Warm the cream with the butter, then stir it into the mash. Fold in the bacon and walnuts. Taste and season with salt and pepper.2 tablespoons butter, ½ cup heavy cream, salt and pepper
- Serve the stamppot with the apple rings on top.
NOTES
1. What is spruitjesstamppot? Spruitjesstamppot is a Dutch Brussels sprouts mash made with potatoes and cooked Brussels sprouts. This version adds bacon, apple, and walnuts.
2. What does spruitjesstamppot mean? Spruitjesstamppot means Brussels sprouts stamppot. Stamppot is a Dutch mashed potato dish mixed with vegetables.
3. What potatoes are best for spruitjesstamppot? Russet potatoes are great. They mash soft and creamy.
4. Why toast the walnuts? Toasting gives the walnuts more flavor. Stop when they smell nutty so they do not get too dark.
5. Storage
- Refrigerator: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently. Add a splash of cream or milk if the mash feels too firm.
- Make-ahead: make the mash ahead and cook the apple rings shortly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 787kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1064mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1554IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Iron: 4mg
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