Grilled Lefse Wraps with Smoked Meats – North Dakota Style

Introduction

Get ready for a delicious local-inspired treat with these Grilled Lefse Wraps, North Dakota style. Using traditional Norwegian lefse as the canvas, these wraps are filled with smoky, melty goodness and grilled to perfection on the Arteflame grill. With smoked meats, gooey cheese, and a slight char on the outside, this dish is pure comfort food with a Nordic twist. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just craving a regional favorite, this grill-ready recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the prairie.

Ingredients

• 6 large potato lefse sheets
• 12 oz smoked ham or smoked turkey, shaved thin
• 6 slices of Havarti or Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup grainy mustard
• 2 tbsp butter, melted (for grilling)
• Optional: pickled red onions or baby arugula for extra flavor

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Pour vegetable oil on three paper napkins.
2. Place the napkins into the grill and stack firewood over the top.
3. Light the napkins and let the fire build for about 20 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the wraps

1. Lay out each lefse sheet on a clean surface.
2. Spread a small amount of grainy mustard across the center of each lefse.
3. Add about 2 oz of smoked meat and 1 slice of cheese to each sheet.
4. Add a few pickled onions or baby arugula if desired.
5. Roll up the lefse into a snug wrap.

Step 3: Grill the wraps

1. Brush each lefse wrap lightly with melted butter.
2. Place wraps seam side down on the Arteflame flat top cooktop, near the warmer outer edge.
3. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until golden and lightly crisp.
4. Move wraps closer to the hotter inner zone if needed to crisp faster, but avoid burning.

Tips

• Start your wraps near the outer edge of the cooktop, then move closer to the inner section for a quicker crisp once wrapped tightly.
• Butter adds amazing flavor and golden sear—don’t substitute with oil.
• Make sure your meat is fully cooked—Artflame’s reverse sear method is perfect if you're adding freshly grilled meat (sear over the center grate, then finish on the flat top).
• Remove wrap fillings like grilled meat at 15°F below target temp—they continue to cook off heat.
• Rotate the wraps on the plancha surface to prevent scorching and get even browning.

Variations

1. Spicy Scandinavian: Use smoked kielbasa and pepper jack cheese with Dijon mustard for a spicy kick.
2. Nordic Veggie Delight: Fill with grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, and Havarti cheese.
3. Breakfast Lefse Wrap: Add scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese, grilled until melty and golden.
4. Maple Ham & Swiss: Use honey glazed ham and Swiss cheese with a touch of maple mustard.
5. Reuben-Inspired: Fill with pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese with Thousand Island dressing.

Best pairings

• Chilled lingonberry punch or Scandinavian-style lager
• Grilled root vegetables (parsnips, carrots, and beets)
• Potato salad with dill and grain mustard
• Homemade cucumber salad
• Grilled apples with cinnamon for dessert

Conclusion

Grilled Lefse Wraps bring a heartwarming North Dakota tradition to your backyard grill. Perfectly seared and filled with savory ingredients, this regional favorite becomes a grill masterpiece on the Arteflame. Don't forget to use butter, find the right heat zone, and enjoy the ease of no-lid grilling with juicy, flavorful results every time.