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Danish Breaded Patty with Lemon Butter

Cultural Context

Originating from Denmark, the Breaded Patty, or Frikadeller, is a beloved comfort food often served at family gatherings and festive occasions. Traditionally made with ground meat, these patties are celebrated for their crispy exterior and juicy interior, often accompanied by a tangy lemon butter sauce. Today, variations can be found across Scandinavia and beyond, with each family adding their unique twist to this classic dish.

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45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground meat
1 cup bread crumbs
1 medium onion
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup cooking oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oat flour is gluten-free, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

Mix ground meat, chopped onion, and egg in a bowl until combined.

2

Add milk and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; mix well.

3

Form the mixture into patties, about the size of your palm.

4

Coat each patty in flour, then dip into beaten egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

5

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

6

Add the patties to the skillet in batches, cooking until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

7

Remove patties from skillet and drain on paper towels.

8

In a separate pan, melt butter over low heat.

9

Stir in lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped parsley; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

10

Serve the patties drizzled with lemon butter sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Danish FrikadellerBreaded Meat Patty

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