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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Potato Lefse, from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist:
- 4 medium-large potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 scant cups flour
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 84g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 355 | |
| Calories from Fat 131 | 37% |
| Total Fat 14.91g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 9.12g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium 76mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 47.91g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 0.19g | 0% |
| Protein 6.73g | 11% |
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