Danish Smørrebrød
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Smørrebrød has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages in Denmark. Initially, it was a simple meal consisting of a slice of rye bread smeared with butter ("smørrebrød" literally means "buttered bread" in Danish) and topped with ingredients like cold cuts, cheese, or pickled herring. 


Today, smørrebrød remains a beloved part of Danish cuisine, enjoyed both at home and in restaurants. It continues to evolve, with modern interpretations incorporating new ingredients and flavor combinations while still honoring its traditional roots. Smørrebrød remains a symbol of Danish heritage and culinary excellence.





Meatball Beet Salad Smørrebrød:

  • Danish rye bread / rugbrød

  • Meatballs - BUY HERE -







  • Butter

  • Chives, chopped

  • Lingonberry jam - BUY HERE -







  1. Toast the bread until crispy.
  2. Butter the bread
  3. Place the pan fried meatballs on top
  4. Top with a dollop of lingonberry jam, and sprinkle with chopped chives.


Bacon and Onion Smørrebrød:

  • Danish rye bread / rugbrød

  • Fried Bacon

  • Butter

  • Fried onions

  • Lingonberry jam - BUY HERE -






  • Parsley, chopped


1. Toast the bread slices until crispy.

2. Place fried bacon slices on top of the buttered bread.

3. Scatter fried onions over the bacon.

4. Spoon a dollop of lingonberry jam onto the smørrebrød.

5. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.


Avocado and Tomato Smørrebrød:

  • Danish rye bread / rugbrød

  • Butter

  • Ripe avocado, sliced

  • Tomato, sliced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Lemon juice 

  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)


1. Toast the Danish rye bread slices

2. Butter the slices

3. Arrange slices of ripe avocado on top

4. Place slices of tomato on top of the avocado.

5. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over the tomato slices and end with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. 


Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves for extra flavor and presentation.


Egg and Shrimp Smørrebrød:

  • Danish rye bread / rugbrød

  • Hard-boiled egg slices

  • Cooked shrimp

  • Rémoulade sauce - BUY HERE -






  • Lemon wedges

  • Fresh dill or parsley


  1. Toast the rye bread slices.
  2. Top the bread with sliced hard-boiled eggs and cooked shrimp.
  3. Drizzle with rémoulade sauce.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
  5. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley.


Danish Blue Cheese Smørrebrød:

  • Danish rye bread / rugbrød

  • Blue cheese

  • Sliced apple or pear

  • Toasted walnuts or hazelnuts

  • Honey drizzle


  1. Toast the Danish rye bread slices.
  2. Spread a layer of blue cheese.
  3. Top the blue cheese with slices of apple or pear.
  4. Sprinkle toasted walnuts or hazelnuts over the fruit.
  5. Drizzle honey generously over the smørrebrød.


Liver Pâté Smørrebrød:

  • Danish rye bread / rugbrød

  • Butter

  • Duck Liver pâté - BUY HERE -






  • Sliced pickled cucumber - BUY HERE -






  • Sliced beetroots

  • Crispy bacon, fried until crisp


  1. Toast the bread slices
  2. Butter the bread
  3. Spread a layer of liver pâté
  4. Top with sliced pickled cucumber, sliced pickled beetroots, and crumble the sliced bacon.