Norwegian Lefsa — General recipe

Norwegian Lefsa

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Try this homemade Norwegian Lefsa recipe the whole family will love. Made with shortening, potatoes, cream and salt. Easy step-by-step instructions incl…

This Norwegian Lefsa relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as shortening or margarine, qt. mashed potatoes, cream and salt. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 770 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
Servings: persons

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