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Norwegian Potato Lefsa

By Nadia Kovalenko

Posted August 3, 2026

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Time

30 minutes
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Calories

756 kcal
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Servings

8 person
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Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.


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18 baking potatoes, scrubbed

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0.5 cup heavy whipping cream

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0.5 cup butter

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1 tablespoon salt

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1 tablespoon white sugar

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4 cups all-purpose flour

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    Step 1 (Peel 18 baking potatoes and boil them in a large pot of water until they are soft. Then mash them.)

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    Step 2 (Mix 8 cups of mashed potatoes with 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream, 0.5 cup butter, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 tablespoon white sugar. Refrigerate until cold.)

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    Step 3 (Add 4 cups of flour to the mashed potatoes and mix. Make the mixture into balls, about the size of tennis balls. Keep them cold in the refrigerator.)

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    Step 4 (Roll out one ball of dough at a time on a floured surface. Use a rolling pin with a cotton cover to stop the dough from sticking.)

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    Step 5 (Fry the lefsa in a grill or iron skillet at high heat. If it browns too much, turn down the heat. Keep cooked lefsa warm by wrapping it in a towel.)

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories 756 kcal

% Daily Value *

  • Total Fat 18g

  • Saturated Fat 11g

  • Cholesterol 51mg

  • Sodium 989mg

  • Total Carbohydrate 133g

  • Dietary Fiber 12g

  • Protein 17g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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