Christmas Lefse

4.5
(10)

This is a Norwegian-style lefse, that our family makes together every Christmas Eve morning. The potato dough is refrigerated overnight to make the lefse more tender. Delicious spread with butter and either white sugar or brown sugar!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 lefse
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 cup whipping cream, or as needed

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

Directions

  1. Place potatoes and salt into a pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Measure in the butter and cream and mash until completely smooth. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  2. Use your hands to shape the potato mixture into four even logs about 6 inches long. Cut each log into 4 or 5 pieces. Using just enough flour to keep the dough from sticking, roll out each portion as thinly as possible. Flip the dough over frequently and add more flour as needed. Adding too much flour can make the lefse tough so be careful.

  3. Heat a lefse grill or griddle over medium heat. Cook one at a time until the lefse are golden brown with darker brown bubbles on each side, flipping over once. Use a flat lefse turner if you have one. Stack finished lefse on a plate or tray and cover with a tea towel to keep them from drying out. Once the lefse are completely cool, wrap in plastic to keep it moist.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
11g Fat
42g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 13%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 621mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 37mg 42%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 823mg 18%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.