Home » Brunede Kartofler (Danish Caramelized Potatoes) Brunede Kartofler (Danish Caramelized Potatoes) Written on December 19, 2021As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Brunede Kartofler (Danish caramelized potatoes) is a popular and traditional side dish in Denmark, enjoyed especially at Christmas.  The potatoes are browned in caramelized sugar, transforming otherwise plain boiled potatoes into something truly special! If you’re looking for a side dish for your traditional Danish Christmas dinner, Brunede Kartofler are a must!  And not that they’re limited to Christmas only, they’re fabulous served with a variety of meats for any meal.   In short, it really doesn’t matter when you serve them just as long as you do! This dish is a nod to the Danish line of my family.  The one below is one of at least two lines from Denmark.  This is my great-great-great grandfather, Ole Nielsen, born in Vejle, Denmark, and my grandmother Laura Anna.  He immigrated to the U.S.from Denmark via Liverpool, England, married my grandmother in 1873, and they had 14 children, 8 of whom died in infancy (I can’t even imagine).  My grandfather served as the first constable in their town and my grandmother ran a store and post office from their home.My husband grew up in a family that very much celebrates their Danish ancestry.  I like to kid him that while Denmark has much to offer, fine cuisine isn’t one of them.  But that’s just my Swabian food snobbery co

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