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Raggmunk Swedish Potato Pancakes with Bacon

Crisp grated potato pancakes served with fried bacon and tart lingonberry jam. Cheap, filling and very Swedish.

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  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.80 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Whisk the eggs, milk, flour and salt to a smooth batter.

  2. 2

    Coarsely grate the potatoes straight into the batter and stir. Do this just before cooking so they do not go grey.

  3. 3

    Fry the bacon in a dry frying pan for 6 minutes until crisp. Keep warm.

    6 min
  4. 4

    Melt a little butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Spoon in the mix to make flat pancakes about 10 cm across.

  5. 5

    Cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side, pressing flat, until deep golden and cooked through.

    7 min
  6. 6

    Serve hot with the bacon and a spoonful of lingonberry jam.

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