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Traditional Dutch Stamppot Recipe

Traditional Dutch Stamppot Recipe

The traditional Dutch Stamppot recipe is very popular in the colder months of the year. It is a combination of root vegetables and mashed potatoes. The Dutch sausage topping really brings this dish together. Go on, give it a try!

What You'll Need

  • 3 carrots
  • 1/2 of a turnip
  • 1 leek
  • 1/2 of an onion
  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
  • 1 lb butternut squash
  • 1 lb green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup of butter (add more to taste)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs of Dutch sausage (Chorizo works well)
  • Optional: Cashews

How to Cook It

  1. After washing and cutting the vegetables, chop the onion. Peel and cut the potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, parsnips, turnip, and sweet potatoes.
  2. Using a large stock pot, place the vegetables in water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. During this time, cook the Dutch sausage according to the packaging instructions.
  4. Once the vegetables are tender, drain them for mashing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the butter and mash the vegetables.
  6. Add the Dutch sausage on top and serve.

Enjoy!

For a real taste of Holland, why not take a look at our Dutch tours available with Leger Holidays?

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