Swede (rutabaga) and Bacon Cakes with Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Swede (rutabaga) and Bacon Cakes with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 swede, peeled and cut into small chunks (rutabaga, about 800g); 2 potatoes, cut into chunks (about 400g); 1 onion, finely chopped; oil (for frying); 200 g chopped bacon or 200 g lardons; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons flour, for coating (about 3 tbs); 25 g butter; 2 tablespoons chopped dill; 200 ml creme fraiche

Servings: persons

1 swede, peeled and cut into small chunks (rutabaga, about 800g)
2 potatoes, cut into chunks (about 400g)
1 onion, finely chopped
oil (for frying)
200 g chopped bacon or 200 g lardons
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons flour, for coating (about 3 tbs)
25 g butter
2 tablespoons chopped dill
200 ml creme fraiche

1
Cook the swede and potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
2
Drain well and mash together Fry the onion in a little oil, then add the lardons and fry until lightly browned.
3
Add to the mash with the parsley.
4
Season to taste with salt and pepper andmix well.
5
Make into 8 cakes and chill for 1 hour until firm.
6
Lightly coat in flour.
7
Heat the butter in a nonstick frying pan and cook, in batches, over a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes each side until browned and heated though.
8
To make the dill sauce, mix the dill into the cremem fraiche and season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve the hot cakes with the sauce and a salad on the side.
10
Serves 4 as a starter or 2 to 3 as a main course.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 swede, peeled and cut into small chunks (rutabaga, about 800g), 2 potatoes, cut into chunks (about 400g), 1 onion, finely chopped, oil (for frying), and more.

Yes, Swede (rutabaga) and Bacon Cakes with Dill Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Swede (rutabaga) and Bacon Cakes with Dill Sauce

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