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Hutspot (Netherlands)

An authentic recipe for traditional Dutch Hutspot, highlighting the wholesome and comforting combination of boiled potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Level Easy Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Servings 4 Score 4.8/10

Ready in

40 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 15m

Cook 25m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Dutch Hutspot, highlighting the wholesome and comforting combination of boiled potatoes, carrots, and onions.

A quintessential Dutch winter dish combining mashed potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1000 g potatoes (peeled and quartered (starchy potatoes preferred))
750 g carrots (peeled and sliced)
500 g onions (peeled and sliced)

Mash Additions

50 g butter
1/2 cup milk (warm)

Seasoning

1 tsp salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (ground)
1/4 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)

Equipment

Large pot For boiling vegetables
Potato masher For blending ingredients
Colander For draining water

Instructions

Place the peeled and quartered potatoes at the bottom of a large pot, then layer the sliced carrots and onions directly on top.
Add water until the vegetables are almost submerged, and add a pinch of salt.
Bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.
25 min
Drain excess water thoroughly from the pot.
Add the butter and warm milk to the vegetables, then mash everything together until smooth and creamy yet retaining some texture.
Season with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg to taste before serving hot.

Nutrition

Calories 290

Protein 6g

Carbs 54g

Fat 7g

Fiber 8g

Sugar 9g

Sodium 320mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.2 /10

Expert 4.8 95% conf.

Taste 9.2
Presentation 8.8
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.5
Difficulty 9.5
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A comforting, hearty, and simple Dutch classic that warms you up from the inside out.

Pros

Easy to make
Comforting and wholesome
Pantry-friendly ingredients

Cons

Simple flavor profile that relies heavily on accompaniments

Overview

A quintessential Dutch winter dish combining mashed potatoes, carrots, and onions.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Dutch Hutspot, highlighting the wholesome and comforting combination of boiled potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Tips

Layer the carrots and onions on top of the potatoes so they steam and boil evenly
Do not drain the water completely if you prefer a softer, creamier mash
Serve with a well-placed indent on top filled with gravy and sliced smoked sausage