Top 5 Scandinavian Egg Dishes

The combination of tender smoked eel and buttery scrambled eggs is a popular breakfast and lunch option in Denmark and Sweden. The combination is either served individually or as a topping on traditional, open-faced smørrebrød sandwiches. The dish is often accompanied by salads and seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon. Healthy, nutritious, and easily prepared, it is a common restaurant staple and a popular home-cooked dish.Expand

Æggekage is a traditional egg-based dish that resembles an omelet or a thick pancake. It consists of a mixture of lightly beaten eggs, milk, and flour, which is poured in a skillet and topped with various condiments. The dish is usually finished in the oven until the top is completely set and a light golden crust appears on the edges. Traditional toppings include slices of fried bacon, tomatoes, and chopped chives, but it can also include a variety of other ingredients. Æggekage is usually served as a hearty breakfast or dinner and is commonly complemented with rye bread or boiled potatoes. Occasionally, it is sliced and used as a topping on the famous Danish smørrebrød sandwiches.Expand

The name of this simple Danish dish is translated as bacon and egg cake. It is prepared stovetop with a thick batter that employs eggs, milk, and flour. When thoroughly cooked, strips of pre-fried bacon are neatly placed on top, and the whole dish is garnished with freshly chopped chives. The dish is both prepared and served in traditional cast iron skillets and can be enjoyed as a filling snack, an appetizer, or a light main course.Expand

Äggakaka is a traditional dish originating from Skåne, where it's spelled a bit differently – äggakaga. It's made with eggs, flour, milk, butter, cornstarch, bacon, chives, and lingonberry preserve. Although the translation boils down to egg cake, it's actually a savory pancake-like dish that's topped with bacon and chives, then served with lingonberry preserve on the side. It can be eaten hot or cold, for lunch or dinner. In the past, äggakaka was served to field workers who helped with the fall harvest because the dish could be easily packed into a sack, then eaten in the field.Expand

Skidne Æg is a traditional egg-based dish originating from Denmark. The dish is usually made with a combination of eggs, butter, flour, milk, mustard, and salt. The eggs are soft-boiled, peeled, and set aside. The butter, flour, milk, and salt are mixed and cooked into a béchamel sauce that's mixed with mustard. The boiled eggs are added to the sauce and reheated, and the dish is ready to be served. It's recommended to serve the dish with toasted dark rye bread and garnish it with chopped chives. Skidne Æg is nowadays typically prepared during the Easter festivities, and in the past it was served on the Saturday before Easter, known as skiden lørdag (dirty Saturday), so the name of this dish can be translated as dirty eggs.Expand