**German Potatoes: Crispy, Savory, and Simply Delicious**
German potatoes, also known as Bratkartoffeln, are a beloved side dish in German cuisine. These pan-fried potatoes are characterized by their crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior. Typically made with a combination of boiled and raw potatoes, German potatoes are seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, including paprika, caraway seeds, and garlic. This recipe collection offers three variations on this classic dish, each with its own unique twist. Learn how to make traditional German potatoes with bacon, explore a vegetarian version with mushrooms and onions, or try a cheesy, creamy rendition that's perfect for special occasions. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delectable potato dish. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!
**Recipes in the article:**
* **Classic German Potatoes with Bacon:** This recipe showcases the traditional flavors of German potatoes, with crispy potato slices pan-fried with bacon, onions, and a blend of herbs and spices.
* **Vegetarian German Potatoes with Mushrooms and Onions:** Perfect for meatless meals, this variation features hearty mushrooms and aromatic onions sautéed together with tender potatoes, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish.
* **Cheesy German Potatoes:** Indulge in a rich and creamy version of German potatoes, where grated cheese is melted over a layer of crispy potatoes, onions, and herbs, resulting in a golden brown and cheesy delight.
GERMAN POTATOES
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted water, boil the potatoes until they are just about fork tender. Do not overcook. Drain the potatoes and cool. Slice the potatoes about 1/4-inch thick.
- In a large, heavy-sided cast iron skillet, add the shortening, onions, and potatoes and cook over medium heat until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES
These are a nice change from regular pancakes. They make a great dinner meal when served with bratwurst sausage. I spread mine with cranberry sauce and top with maple syrup.
Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 245.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
GERMAN-STYLE MASHED POTATOES
Comforting and filling, these tangy potatoes will warm up any meal, especially one with a German flair. They're a fitting accompaniment to sausages like bratwurst. -Alena Horn, Austin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add apples; cook 10 minutes longer or until potatoes and apples are tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onions until lightly browned. , Drain potatoes and apples. Add sugar, vinegar and salt; mash slightly. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with onions and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GERMAN FRIED POTATOES
My Grandmother got this recipe when she and my mom lived in Germany. This is my all time favorite way to fix potatoes.
Provided by chris_tam
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash potatoes.
- Sometimes I peel the potatoes and sometimes I don't. It's good either way.
- Slice the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices.
- I take frozen bacon because it's easier to cut and cut strips down the side to get my one inch pieces.
- Put enough olive oil in a large deep skillet (cast iron is good) to cover bottom of pan about 1/4 inch deep. Add all of the potatoes to the pan, along with cut up bacon which hasn't been cooked yet; diced onions, parsley and salt and pepper.
- Cook on medium high heat, stirring and watching so that potatoes don't burn because they will stick to the bottom of pan as they are cooking and you will need to scrape them up as they are browning.
- You can cover the pan for the first 20 minutes of cooking and cook on low and then turn up the heat for the last 15 minutes or so in order to brown some of the potatoes.
- Good with steaks and a salad.
- Estimated on servings time to make.
AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD
This authentic German potato salad recipe came from Speck's Restaurant, which was a famous eating establishment in St. Louis from the 1920s through the '50s. I ate lunch there almost every day and always ordered the potato salad. When the owner learned I was getting married, he gave me the recipe as a wedding gift! -Violette Klevorn, Washington, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 4 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. , Stir in the flour, salt, celery seed and pepper until blended. Gradually add the sugar, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. slices. Add potatoes and bacon to the skillet; cook and stir gently over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
GERMAN POTATO DUMPLINGS
Potato dumplings (called Kartoffel Kloesse in Germany) are a delightful addition to any German feast. The browned butter sauce is delectable.-Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Mash potatoes. Stir in flour, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and nutmeg. Shape into sixteen (2-in.) balls., In a Dutch oven, bring 12 cups water to a boil. Carefully add dumplings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat butter and onion over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until butter is golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs. Serve with dumplings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
GERMAN POTATO SALAD
I'd always loved my grandmother's German potato salad. So when I married a potato farmer-and had spuds in abundance-I played with several recipes that sounded similar and came up with this salad that reminds me of hers. - Sue Hartman, Parma, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove and set aside. Drain all but 2-3 tablespoons of drippings; cook onion until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Add water and vinegar; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. , Stir in sugar until dissolved. Crumble bacon; gently stir in bacon and potatoes. Heat through, stirring lightly to coat potatoes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
AUTHENTIC GERMAN POTATO SALAD
This is my mother's recipe. Everyone, German or not, loves it. It is easy to double the recipe as well. I often bring it to potlucks, and we also have it at home on special occasions. There are usually no leftovers, but if there are, they don't last long!
Provided by Angela Louise Miller
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes No Mayo
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, and set aside to cool.
- Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add onion to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until browned. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and parsley. Crumble in half of the bacon. Heat through, then transfer to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 796 mg, Sugar 11 g
GERMAN POTATO BALLS
With a few additional basic ingredients, my mom transforms potatoes into these delightful dumplings. This authentic German side dish is so hearty and comforting. We love the dumplings covered in sauerbraten gravy. -Cathy Eland, Hightstown, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., Peel and grate potatoes. In a bowl, combine the eggs, 3/4 cup flour, bread crumbs, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add potatoes; mix with hands until well blended. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in remaining flour., In a large kettle, bring salted water to a boil. Add the dumplings, a few at a time, to boiling water. Simmer, uncovered, until the dumplings rise to the top; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape well and won't fall apart when cooked.
- Cut the potatoes evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Soak the potatoes in water: This will help to remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking together.
- Use a heavy skillet: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the potatoes from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: Give the potatoes enough space to cook evenly.
- Cook the potatoes over medium heat: This will help them to cook through without burning.
- Season the potatoes: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
- Serve the potatoes immediately: They are best when hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
German potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying side dish, give German potatoes a try!
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