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Stamppot

Cooking With Kids

This classic Dutch dish presents a comforting and remarkably satisfying harmony of velvetiness and earthy freshness. Rich mashed potatoes, enriched with butter and milk, are melded with fresh kale and smoked sausages to provide traditional depth and a rugged, rustic texture. It is a warm, artisanal potage ideal for cooler days, offering a profound depth of flavor that celebrates refined rustic simplicity.

Prep
5 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Stamppot

Dutch comfort-food classic: creamy mashed potatoes with kale for a rustic texture and fresh green note, plus a rich, buttery flavor and a gentle smokiness from the sausages. Hearty, winter-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for cooking together with kids.

Timing
30 min
Serves
4
Dietary notes
Egg-free, Fish-free, Gluten-free, Cooking With Kids

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:4
  1. 1Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into similarly sized pieces for even cooking.
  2. 2In a large soup pot, boil the potatoes and the bay leaves in salted water for 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
  3. 3If you're not using a bag of ready-cut curly kale, wash the bunches thoroughly under cool running water to get rid of all soil—you wouldn't want that gritty texture in your finished dish. Trim any coarse stems and discard any brown leaves. With a sharp knife, cut the curly kale into thin strips.

Nutrition

Calories
634
Protein
11.8g
Carbs
69.8g

Family cooking

Cooking With Kids

Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.

EasyAge 4-12

Age 3-5

Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
  • Wash fruit and vegetables
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Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
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Chef tips

For the perfect texture, ensure the potatoes are completely tender before mashing. Add the kale during the final minutes of cooking to maintain its vibrant green color and nutrients. To make this a full meal, serve with seared kosher sausages on top. If the kids aren't kale fans, swap half for spinach or cooked carrots for a mild sweetness they'll love.

Culinary reasoning

This classic Dutch dish presents a comforting and remarkably satisfying harmony of velvetiness and earthy freshness. Rich mashed potatoes, enriched with butter and milk, are melded with fresh kale and smoked sausages to provide traditional depth and a rugged, rustic texture. It is a warm, artisanal potage ideal for cooler days, offering a profound depth of flavor that celebrates refined rustic simplicity.

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  • 4Peel and chop the shallots.
  • 5In a frying pan or skillet, melt 1 tbsp. of butter and saute the shallots for a few minutes before adding the curly kale and 2 tbsp. of water. Season and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • 6Warm the milk on the stove or in the microwave.
  • 7Drain, shake and dry the potatoes with kitchen towels before mashing with a potato masher or ricer. Working quickly, add the warm milk and the remaining butter. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • 8Mix the cooked curly kale through the cooked mashed potato mixture.
  • 9Top with slices of the smoked sausage and serve hot with your favorite mustard or gravy.
  • 10Serve and enjoy!

    • Ingredients

    • 1.5kg Potatoes
    • 2 leaves Bay Leaf
    • 2 Shallots
    • 3 tbs Butter
    • 750g Kale
    • 2 Sausages
    • 500ml Milk
    • Grated Nutmeg
    • Pinch Salt
    • Pinch Pepper

    Nutrition

    Calories
    634
    Protein
    11.8g
    Carbs
    69.8g

    Chef tips

    For the perfect texture, ensure the potatoes are completely tender before mashing. Add the kale during the final minutes of cooking to maintain its vibrant green color and nutrients. To make this a full meal, serve with seared kosher sausages on top. If the kids aren't kale fans, swap half for spinach or cooked carrots for a mild sweetness they'll love.

    Age 9+

    Confident cook

    • Read the steps
    • Portion and shape
    An older child reading a recipe while measuring ingredients independently

    Adults only

    Grown-up task

    • Use heat
    • Handle sharp tools
    An adult safely handling a hot oven tray with oven mitts

    Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.

    Skills Kids Practice

    • Following instructions
    • Fine motor skills
    • Counting
    • Teamwork

    A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.

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