Balsamic Bacon Kale Stamppot

Name: Balsamic Bacon Kale Stamppot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 1.5 pound russet potato (peeled, diced into 1-inch cubes); 4 slice bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces); 6 ounce kale (pre-washed, chopped); 2 tablespoon milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for serving)

A hearty and quick Dutch stamppot featuring mashed potatoes blended with wilted kale and crispy bacon, finished with a tangy balsamic drizzle for added depth.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Dutch
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $0.84/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound russet potato (peeled, diced into 1-inch cubes)
4 slice bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
6 ounce kale (pre-washed, chopped)
2 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for serving)

Instructions

Place diced russet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until very tender. While potatoes cook, prepare the bacon.
In a large skillet, cook cut bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet. Set crispy bacon aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Add chopped kale to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until kale is wilted and tender. Set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the hot pot. Add milk, butter, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mash until smooth, adding more milk if needed for desired consistency.
Fold the wilted kale into the mashed potatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in most of the crispy bacon, reserving some for garnish.
Serve the stamppot hot, garnished with the remaining crispy bacon and an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Notes

Using pre-washed, pre-chopped kale significantly speeds up preparation. For extra creaminess, use heavy cream instead of milk.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 360
Protein: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg