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Stamppot (Netherlands)

An authentic recipe for traditional Dutch Stamppot, highlighting its creamy texture, rich flavor, and comforting winter appeal.

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 Stamppot, highlighting its creamy texture, rich flavor, and comforting winter appeal.

A traditional Dutch staple combining mashed potatoes and hearty vegetables into a warm, creamy dish.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1000 g potatoes (peeled and quartered (starchy potatoes recommended))

Vegetables

500 g kale (washed and chopped (or substituted with endive/sauerkraut))

Dairy

1/2 cup milk (warm)
3 tbsp butter

Seasoning

1 tsp salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg (ground, optional)

Equipment

Large pot For boiling potatoes and steaming greens
Potato masher Essential for mashing the mixture together
Colander For draining water

Instructions

Place peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
If using kale, place it directly on top of the boiling potatoes during the last 15 minutes of cooking so it steams and softens.
Boil until the potatoes are tender enough to fork-mash, then drain all excess water from the pot.
20 min
Add warm milk, butter, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg to the pot with the potatoes and kale.
Mash everything together thoroughly until creamy yet maintaining a hearty, rustic texture.
Serve hot immediately, traditionally accompanied by a Dutch smoked sausage (rookworst) and gravy.

Nutrition

Calories 320

Protein 6g

Carbs 48g

Fat 12g

Fiber 6g

Sugar 4g

Sodium 410mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.8 95% conf.

Taste 9.4
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.5
Difficulty 9.6
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A quintessential Dutch comfort meal that is hearty, nourishing, and incredibly satisfying on cold days.

Pros

Simple ingredients
Deeply comforting
Easy to customize with different greens

Cons

Heavy comfort food dish

Overview

A traditional Dutch staple combining mashed potatoes and hearty vegetables into a warm, creamy dish.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Dutch Stamppot, highlighting its creamy texture, rich flavor, and comforting winter appeal.

Tips

Use starchy floury potatoes like Russets or Maris Piper for the best smooth mashing consistency
Create a small well in the center of the mash on your plate to hold a pool of gravy or mustard
Serve alongside traditional Dutch rookworst or crisp bacon bits