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Finnish Lapaset with Smoked Sausage and Lingonberries

Name: Finnish Lapaset with Smoked Sausage and Lingonberries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated; 1 small onion, grated; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 Finnish smoked sausages, about 5 inches each; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup lingonberries, (fresh or frozen); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Enjoy a comforting dish of smoked sausage nestled in a savory potato pancake, topped with a tangy lingonberry sauce.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 13, 2025

Finnish Lapaset with Smoked Sausage and Lingonberries — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Potato Pancakes

For the Smoked Sausage

For the Lingonberry Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 617 kcal
Protein: 18.9 g
Carbs: 78.6 g
Fat: 27.9 g
Fiber: 5.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2466 kcal
Protein: 75.6 g
Carbs: 314.2 g
Fat: 112 g
Fiber: 22.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 large russet potatoes peeled and grated	456	10	104	0.6	8
1 small onion grated	40	1.2	9.3	0.1	1.7
2 large eggs	144	12	1.2	9.8	0
1/4 cup all-purpose flour	114	3	24	0.3	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons butter	204	0.2	0	23	0
4 Finnish smoked sausages about 5 inches each	1000	47	12	85	0
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 cup lingonberries (fresh or frozen)	70	1	17	0.2	5
1/4 cup sugar	194	0	50	0	0
1 tablespoon water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0.2	1.7	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potato Pancakes

1
Grate and Soak Potatoes
Grate the potatoes into a large bowl of cold water and let sit for 10 minutes.
Tip: When grating the potatoes, use the large holes of a box grater for the best texture.
2
Drain and Squeeze
Drain potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
Tip: Ensure the potatoes are thoroughly drained to avoid soggy pancakes.
3
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Preparing the Smoked Sausage

1
Sauté Sausages
Heat a pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
2
Brown the Sausages
Gently sauté sausages until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
3
Keep Warm
Set aside on a warm plate.

How to Make Finnish Lapaset with Smoked Sausage and Lingonberries

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying the Pancakes
Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add scoops of the potato mixture to the pan, flattening them with a spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes each side until golden brown and crispy.
2
Lingonberry Sauce Creation
In a small saucepan, combine lingonberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3
Assembly
Place each sausage on a potato pancake and spoon the lingonberry sauce generously on top. Serve immediately.