Best 6 Easy German Potato Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Germany with this tantalizing dish that showcases the best of their potato-centric cuisine. The German potato casserole, also known as Kartoffelauflauf, is a delectable symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your palate from the very first bite. Originating in the heart of Germany, this casserole boasts a rich history and is a staple dish in many households. With its golden-brown crust, creamy interior, and aromatic medley of herbs and spices, the German potato casserole promises a feast for the senses. Join us as we delve into the delectable world of this culinary masterpiece, exploring its rich history, uncovering its secrets, and presenting you with a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that will turn you into a pro in no time. From classic to modern interpretations, discover the versatility of German potato casserole and find your perfect recipe among our curated selection.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN POTATO CASSEROLE



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I bring this dish to an annual Oktoberfest party. Everyone likes it, which ensures our invitation back year after year. There are never any leftovers to bring home. -Dara Luburgh, Sparta, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., In a large bowl, gently toss the potatoes, bacon, eggs, onion, salt and pepper. Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and reserved bacon drippings; add to potato mixture and toss to coat., Divide half of the mixture between one greased 13x9-in. baking dish and one 9-in. square baking dish. Top with half of the cheese cubes. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 587mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

EASY GERMAN POTATO CASSEROLE



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Frozen Southern-style hash browns and cooked bacon make this Easy German Potato Casserole a snap to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of potato soup
1-1/2 cups BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
3 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1 pkg. (32 oz.) ORE-IDA Diced Hash Brown Potatoes, thawed
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese
8 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled, divided
6 green onions, sliced, divided
2 cups french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix soup, sour cream and vinegar in large bowl until blended. Add hash browns, cheese, half the bacon and 1/2 cup green onions; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 50 min. or until heated through, topping with French fried onions after 20 min. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 7 g

QUICK AND EASY POTATO CASSEROLE



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This casserole is made creamy and tangy by Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Quick-Easy-Delicious. Always a favorite.

Provided by FOXWORTH

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 potatoes, peeled and diced
¼ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
¼ cup sour cream
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add potatoes. Cook until tender, then drain water. While potatoes are cooking, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and saute onion until golden brown. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mash potatoes with cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Mix in onions, 3/4 cup cheese, salt, and pepper. Spoon into a 2 quart casserole dish and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over top and bake an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.5 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 658.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD CASSEROLE



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Passed down from my German/Dutch Grandmother. A hot potato salad with bacon, cheese and a creamy/vinegar sauce makes this a wonderful dish to serve with bratwurst on a cold fall day in Deutschland or wherever you might be. I usually double the bacon and sauce to make this extra flavorful.

Provided by LizgraEva

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     German Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cubed potatoes
6 slices bacon
1 cup diced celery
3 green onions, diced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot of salted water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; transfer potatoes to a large baking dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and sprinkle over potatoes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir celery and green onion until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to baking dish.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. Pour mixture over potatoes and stir until well mixed. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 667.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

OKTOBERFEST CASSEROLE



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In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines the flavors of classic cheesy hash brown casserole with bratwursts and sauerkraut, pretzels and beer cheese. It takes less than 10 minutes to mix and takes only one bowl. It's sure to please everyone any time of the year. —Sarah Markley, Ashland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 cup beer or chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 package (14 ounces) fully cooked bratwurst links, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups pretzel pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk soup, beer and sour cream until combined. Stir in potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese and chopped bratwurst. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake for 45 minutes., Uncover; bake 30 minutes. Top with pretzel pieces. Bake until bubbly and heated through, 12-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Freeze cooled potato mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 884mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE



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I created this baked potato casserole with input from friends and neighbors. It makes a great side dish for special meals. - Karen Berlekamp, Maineville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds red potatoes, cooked and cubed
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed
4 cups 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a very large bowl, combine potatoes and bacon. In another large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to potato mixture and gently toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 4-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the casserole extra crispy, use a combination of melted butter and olive oil to grease the baking dish. This will help the potatoes to brown and crisp up nicely.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the casserole will be slightly less rich and creamy.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked bacon or sausage. Just be sure to brown it before adding it to the casserole.
  • Serve the casserole hot, garnished with chopped parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Easy German potato casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Give it a try and see for yourself how delicious it is!

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