Christmas Lefse
Christmas Lefse features tender, ultra-thin Norwegian potato flatbreads made from chilled mashed potatoes, rolled delicately, and cooked until lightly speckled. Soft and pliable with a gentle potato richness, they’re perfect warm or at room temperature with butter and a dusting of white or brown sugar—ideal for holiday snacking or festive brunch spreads.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Christmas Lefse, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the potatoes and salt in a pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the butter and cream and mash until perfectly smooth. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 2
Use your hands to form the potato mixture into four even logs about 6 inches long. Cut each log into 4 or 5 pieces. Using only enough flour to prevent sticking, roll each piece out as thin as possible. Flip the dough often and sprinkle on more flour as needed. Be careful not to add too much flour, as it can make the lefse tough.
- 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 once. Use a flat lefse turner if available. Stack the cooked lefse on a plate or tray and cover with a tea towel to prevent drying. Once completely cool, wrap in plastic to keep it moist.
- Calories 162.17 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 2.58 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 27.43 g 10%
- Total Fat 4.44 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 3.12 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.03 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 364.49 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.89 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.92 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 332.12 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 1.7 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Christmas Lefse is a Norwegian breakfast recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Peeled Whole Potatoes, and Salt. Each serving provides about 162.17 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Christmas Lefse?
- It is a Norwegian recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Christmas Lefse made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Salt, Whipped Cream. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Christmas Lefse?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 162.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Christmas Lefse easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Christmas Lefse healthy?
- Christmas Lefse has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 162.17 calories and 2.58 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 364.49 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.12 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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