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Creamy Finnish Karelian Potatoes with Dill Sauce

Name: Creamy Finnish Karelian Potatoes with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 8 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced

Karelian Potatoes with a creamy twist, drizzled with a refreshing dill sauce—a perfect taste of Finnish comfort.

4.8(977 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 3, 2025

Creamy Finnish Karelian Potatoes with Dill Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Creamy Potatoes

For the Dill Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 545 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Fat: 36.75 g
Fiber: 5.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2179 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Carbs: 202 g
Fat: 147 g
Fiber: 21 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
8 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds	800	20	184	1	20
3 tablespoons butter unsalted	300	0	0	34	0
1 cup heavy cream	820	5	7	88	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper to taste	2	0	0	0	1
1/2 cup sour cream	240	3	7	24	0
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice	8	0	2	0	0
3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped	4	0	1	0	0
1 clove garlic minced	5	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potatoes

1
Peel & Slice
Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds.
2
Rinse
Rinse the potato slices in cold water to remove excess starch.
3
Dry
Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Tip: Do not over-bake the potatoes to avoid them turning mushy.

Making the Dill Sauce

1
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and minced garlic.
2
Season
Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Chill
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tip: Let the dill sauce sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

How to Make Creamy Finnish Karelian Potatoes with Dill Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Potatoes
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potato slices, and sauté until slightly golden, about 5–7 minutes.
2
Creaming the Potatoes
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to coat the potatoes, and reduce heat to low.
3
Simmering
Let the potatoes simmer in the cream until tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, around 20 minutes.