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Dutch Stamppot Recipe with Kale and Smoked Sausage

Name: Dutch Stamppot Recipe with Kale and Smoked Sausage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Potatoes, 2 lbs (1 kg), peeled and quartered; Kale, 1 lb (450 g), chopped; Butter, 4 tbsp; Milk, 1/2 cup (120 ml); Salt & Pepper, to taste; Smoked Sausage, 1 lb (450 g); Olive Oil, 1 tbsp; Nutmeg, 1 tsp; Ground Thyme, 1/2 tsp; Onion, 1 large, thinly sliced; Butter, 2 tbsp; Sugar, 1 tbsp

An iconic Dutch comfort food, stamppot combines mashed potatoes with sausage and kale for a warm and satisfying meal.

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Dutch Stamppot Recipe with Kale and Smoked Sausage — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Stamppot

For the Sausage

For the Spice Blend

For the Onion Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 875 kcal
Protein: 23.25 g
Carbs: 64.75 g
Fat: 57 g
Fiber: 7.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3501 kcal
Protein: 93 g
Carbs: 259 g
Fat: 228 g
Fiber: 31 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Potatoes 2 lbs (1 kg), peeled and quartered	770	17	175	0	12
Kale 1 lb (450 g), chopped	225	11	40	3	15
Butter 4 tbsp	400	0	0	45	0
Milk 1/2 cup (120 ml)	60	3	5	3	0
Salt & Pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Smoked Sausage 1 lb (450 g)	1600	60	10	140	0
Olive Oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Nutmeg 1 tsp	12	0	1	1	1
Ground Thyme 1/2 tsp	2	0	0	0	0
Onion 1 large, thinly sliced	60	2	15	0	3
Butter 2 tbsp	200	0	0	22	0
Sugar 1 tbsp	50	0	13	0	0

These nutritional estimates are approximations and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Stamppot

1
Boil Potatoes
Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 25 minutes.
2
Add Kale
In the last 10 minutes of cooking the potatoes, add the chopped kale to the pot.
3
Mash Together
Drain the potatoes and kale, then mash with butter and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Preparing the Sausage

1
Heat Oil
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Cook Sausages
Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes.
Tip: Ensure sausages are thoroughly cooked to 165°F (75°C). Pro Tip: Slightly sear sausages to enhance smoky flavor.

How to Make Dutch Stamppot Recipe with Kale and Smoked Sausage

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté Onions
Heat butter in a pan and add sliced onions. Stir in sugar and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
2
Blend Spices
Mix nutmeg and thyme into the mashed potato and kale blend for an enhanced aroma.
3
Keep Warm
Keep sausages warm in the oven at low heat until serving.