Potato Klubb (Norwegian Potato Dumplings)
Potato dumplings filled with ham are a traditional dish from the Trondelag region in Norway. They are boiled and served with melted butter.
The dumplings can be served whole or sliced and fried. They are often eaten with crispy bacon and stewed peas.
This dish is also enjoyed by many Norwegian-American families.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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Potato dumplings filled with ham are a traditional dish from the Trondelag region in Norway. They are boiled and served with melted butter.
The dumplings can be served whole or sliced and fried. They are often eaten with crispy bacon and stewed peas.
This dish is also enjoyed by many Norwegian-American families.
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Ingredients 9
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon baking powder
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups potatoes, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons grated onion
8 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup melted butter
Instructions
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Mix 2 cups flour, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Add 4 cups grated potatoes and 2 tablespoons grated onion to a large bowl. Stir in the flour mixture until blended. Knead the mixture until it becomes stiff like bread dough. Add more flour if it's too sticky.
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Take a piece of dough the size of a tennis ball and shape it around a 1 inch cube of cooked ham. Make sure the ham is completely covered. Repeat with the remaining dough and ham.
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Fill a large pot with water and add 2 teaspoons salt and any leftover ham. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the dumplings to the boiling water a few at a time. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate. Serve hot with 1 cup melted butter.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 23g
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Saturated Fat 15g
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Cholesterol 61mg
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Sodium 911mg
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Total Carbohydrate 38g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 5g
* 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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