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Morteau Sausage and Potato Skewers

Morteau sausage and potato skewers are a French appetizer for 6, made with smoky Morteau sausage and baby potatoes served with a mustard and cream dip. They take 30 minutes of active work and come together in the morning for the same day, at €1.80 per person and an easy difficulty level. The key is poaching the sausage in barely simmering water so it stays juicy and the skin doesn't split.

Smoky Morteau sausage and golden potatoes on skewers, served hot with a mustard dip.

Morteau Sausage and Potato Skewers
For
6 people
Work
30 min
Total time
1 h
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€1.80
Calories per person
210 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Morteau sausage brings a bold smokiness and a hearty bite, nothing like your everyday grilling sausage. Threaded on skewers with soft baby potatoes, it turns into a warm, satisfying bite that goes well beyond chips and olives. The mustard and cream dip, lightly sharp, cuts through the richness of the sausage without overpowering it.

This is the appetizer to serve at a fall or winter dinner party, when you want something substantial before sitting down to eat. Kids love it as much as adults do, and it fits easily into a family meal or a casual get together, without tying you to the stove at the last minute.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 3 steps, 25 min
  3. Before the guests arrive 2 steps, 10 min
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

In the morning, poach the sausage and potatoes, cube them, and assemble the skewers, then keep them chilled. Just before guests arrive, mix the mustard dip and brown the skewers in a pan or under the broiler. Keep the tray warm in the turned off oven and serve hot in two batches, with the dip in a small bowl on the side.

The ingredients

6 people

Butcher

  • Morteau sausage 2

Fruits and vegetables

  • Baby potatoes 500 g

Pantry

  • Whole grain mustard 4 tbsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Wooden skewer sticks 24
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Heavy cream 3 tbsp

Allergens Mustard, Lactose

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Cook the Morteau sausage in barely simmering water, and in another pot, cook the baby potatoes. 25 min

    Prick the sausage two or three times so it doesn't swell and burst.

  2. Let cool slightly, remove the sausage skin, and cut it into cubes, just like the potatoes.

    Cut the sausage into cubes the same thickness as the potatoes so they hold together on the skewer.

  3. Thread a sausage cube and a potato cube alternately onto skewers and keep chilled.

    Always end with a potato cube, the sausage won't slide off.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Mix the mustard and cream together for the dip, season generously with pepper.

    Taste it, you can add a touch of honey if the mustard is too sharp.

  2. Brown the skewers in olive oil in a pan or under the oven broiler. 10 min

    Flip them halfway through, they should be golden on all sides.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Serve the skewers hot with the mustard dip in a small bowl.

    Keep the tray warm in the turned off oven, the skewers are best served in two batches.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick baby potatoes that are roughly the same size so they cook evenly and cut into matching cubes.
  • Don't let the mustard dip sit out too long, keep it covered and chilled until serving so it keeps its bite.
  • If you brown the skewers under the broiler, watch them closely, the already cooked sausage browns fast and can burn in seconds.

The variations

  • Swap the Morteau for Montbéliard sausage, milder and still lightly smoked, with the same poaching time.
  • For a meatless version, thread potato cubes with raclette cheese cut into large cubes, browned just before serving.
  • For kids, serve the sausage and potato cubes separately without skewering them, with the mustard dip softened with a bit more cream.

What to serve it with

  • A glass of white wine from the Jura
  • Pickles and small pickled onions
  • A light green salad to start

Storage

Assembled raw skewers keep up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, covered. Once cooked, they keep for 2 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container and reheat well in a pan or oven. Freezing isn't recommended, the potato texture suffers.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use a different smoked sausage instead of Morteau?

Yes, Montbéliard sausage or any smoked cooking sausage works well. Keep the same poaching time in barely simmering water for juicy meat.

How do I keep the skewers from falling apart while cooking?

Cut the sausage and potatoes into cubes of the same thickness and always end with a potato cube. It holds the heavier sausage in place so it doesn't slide.

How many skewers should I plan per person as an appetizer?

For 6 people as an appetizer, plan on 4 skewers per person if it's the only bite served, fewer if other nibbles are on offer.

Can I grill the skewers outdoors instead of using a pan?

Yes, since the sausage and potatoes are already cooked, you just need a few minutes on a hot grill to brown them. Watch closely, they color fast over direct heat.

Can Morteau sausage and potato skewers be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 30 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 3 steps, before the guests arrive, 2 steps, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make Morteau sausage and potato skewers?

Allow 1 h in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 30 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "easy".

How many calories are in Morteau sausage and potato skewers?

About 210 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does Morteau sausage and potato skewers cost?

About €1.80 per person, that's €10.80 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains mustard, lactose. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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