Best 6 German Kartoffelgratin Recipes

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Introducing German Kartoffelgratin, a delectable potato casserole that encapsulates the essence of German culinary tradition. This comforting dish, pronounced "kaartoffel-grah-teen," is a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Germany. With its tender potatoes, creamy sauce, and golden-brown crust, Kartoffelgratin is a culinary masterpiece that embodies the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind crafting the ultimate German Kartoffelgratin, a dish that will surely become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POTATO SALAD - GERMAN KARTOFFEL



Potato Salad - German Kartoffel image

My favorite potato salad!

Provided by Spritzer

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     German Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 potatoes
2 tablespoons vinegar
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pickled gherkins, chopped
¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
4 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or as desired

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Remove and discard potato skins. Slice potatoes.
  • Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add potatoes, onion, and chopped gherkin. Stir salad dressing into the mixture. Fold 3/4 the egg wedges into the mixture. Garnish with the remaining egg wedges and parsley. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 526.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

POTATO GRATIN - GERMAN KARTOFFELGRATIN



Potato Gratin - German Kartoffelgratin image

Posting for ZWT 6. Another recipe I found on About.com for German Foods. Here is the description: If you have ever eagerly anticipated the potato gratin at a restaurant or a friend's house only to be confronted with an angry mass of gray, underdone potatoes, this is a recipe for you. We potato gratin lovers have to band together to teach the world about the true meaning of potatoes cooked in cream and salt. They have to bake for over an hour, the cream must be abundant, the potatoes must be layered horizontally, and fresh herbs and pepper only, please.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Potato

Time 1h50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 lbs potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold are fine)
2 -3 cups heavy cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 -2 cup cheese, grated (such as Emmentaler or Gruyere)
marjoram (optional) or other herbs (optional)
onion, discouraged (I personally love onions with potatoes and would say optional)

Steps:

  • For this amount of gratin, a 9 inch by 13 inch, buttered pan is a good choice. Peel the potatoes and slice by hand 1/8 inch thick. Do not do this in the food processor, since they slice too thin.
  • Line up the potatoes in rows across the back of the pan. Alternate slices from different potatoes in the same row, and make sure each slice has been separated from its sister slice (make sure all slices have broken contact with each other, otherwise they cannot absorb the cream). See image.
  • When the pan is getting full, you can push the rows back to a vertical position and fit more potatoes into the pan.
  • Fill the pan one half to two thirds with cream, pouring over the potatoes. Salt (I start with one teaspoon) and pepper. You might want to sprinkle a little marjoram on it, fresh or dried, too.
  • Bake in a heated oven (375°F) for one hour, then sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until the potatoes are very tender when poked with a fork.
  • Notes: The baking time varies with the type of potato, elevation where you live and how hot your oven really is. It has always taken about 90 minutes for me, yet so many cookbooks say 45 minutes, it burns me up.
  • This is not a low-fat food, but it does not work very well with milk, so maybe you will make it once or twice a year as a special treat. You may also leave off the cheese, if you want.
  • You may cover the casserole with foil in the middle of baking time if it is becoming too brown. Remove it before you add the cheese.

KARTOFFELSALAT - GERMAN POTATO SALAD



Kartoffelsalat - German Potato Salad image

This recipe is from German Deli.com and they recommend using Schaller and Weber bacon, but any smoked bacon (not maple "flavor") will do. This salad can be served hot or cold.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs potatoes (baking potatoes are NOT recommended, as they are too flaky)
1/2 cup diced smoked bacon
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped chives

Steps:

  • Place unpeeled potatoes in cold salt water and bring to a boil.
  • Boil gently until potatoes are tender, but still firm.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Pour off the boiling water and allow potatoes to cool until easy to handle.
  • (The drained, unpeeled Potatoes can also be placed in a refrigerator overnight).
  • Peel cooled potatoes, slice, then place in a large bowl.
  • Slowly sauté the bacon in a skillet until the bacon pieces are crisp and golden brown.
  • Do not burn the bacon and do not drain the fat in the skillet.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour this mixture over the sliced potatoes in the bowl.
  • Add the green onions and the chives.
  • Gently toss the potatoes so all ingredients are evenly blended.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 309.6, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 3, Protein 6

GERMAN BRATKARTOFFELN RECIPE BY TASTY



German Bratkartoffeln Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, yellow onion, vegetable oil, yukon gold potatoes, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup bacon, diced
½ cup yellow onion, diced
½ cup vegetable oil
3 yukon gold potatoes, boiled whole until just tender and cut into quaters
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Sauté the bacon in a large pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving as much grease as possible in the pan, and set aside to drain on paper towels.
  • In the pan with the bacon fat, sauté the onions until translucent, for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the onions from the pan, leaving behind any remaining bacon fat.
  • Add the vegetable oil to the bacon fat and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add the potatoes to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and sauté the potatoes until they begin to get a golden crust, 15-20 minutes.
  • Return the bacon and cooked onions to the pan and toss gently with the potatoes. Sauté for another 5 minutes, until everything is heated through and golden brown.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 2 grams

GERMAN KARTOFFELGRATIN



GERMAN KARTOFFELGRATIN image

Categories     Potato     Bake

Yield 1 casserole

Number Of Ingredients 10

400 g Kartoffeln
200 ml Sahne
100 ml Milch
10 g Butter
1 Knoblauchzehe
1 Thymianzweig
Salz
Prise Cayenne-Pfeffer
Muskatnuss, frisch gerieben
Gruyere Kaese

Steps:

  • 1. Kartoffeln schälen, waschen und in feinste Scheiben von ca. 1 mm Dicke schneiden. Die Kartoffelscheiben auf einem Küchentuch trocknen. 2. Eine flache Gratinform (ca. 18X24 cm) großzügig mit weicher Butter (nicht der im Rezept aufgeführten!) auspinseln und den Backofen auf 120° C vorheizen. 3. Sahne, Milch und Butter in einem kleinen Topf zum Kochen bringen, Knoblauch dazupressen, den Thymianzweig zufügen und mit Salz, einem Hauch Cayenne und der frisch geriebenen Muskatnuss würzen. 4. Die Kartoffelscheiben in die Gratinform schichten, die Sahne-Milch-Mischung darüber verteilen und das Gratin auf mittlerer Schiene während ungefähr 2 Stunden bei 120° C überbacken. Sollte das Gratin zu schnell Farbe annehmen, schützt eine Alufolie vor weiterer Bräunung.

SCHWABISCHER KARTOFFELSALAT (GERMAN POTATO SALAD - SWABIAN-STYLE)



Schwabischer Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad - Swabian-Style) image

Living in southern Germany, this is one recipe that I had to get before we got back to the States. This style of potato salad is served at every restaurant and is in all the grocery stores. I got this recipe from one of my German friends, so this is an authentic German potato salad and tastes excellent!

Provided by Puppyfood

Categories     No Mayo Potato Salad

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds potatoes, unpeeled
½ small onion, diced
½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup vegetable stock
3 tablespoons vinegar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; allow potatoes to cool slightly. Peel and slice potatoes. Mix potatoes and onions in a bowl; stir in mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  • Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a small saucepan, pour over potato mixture and stir to combine. Stir in vinegar and let rest for 10 minutes. Stir in vegetable oil and season with salt and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 44.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy top, use a combination of grated Parmesan and bread crumbs.
  • To make sure the potatoes are cooked through, use a fork to poke them before baking.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half and half instead.
  • To save time, you can use pre-shredded potatoes.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
  • Serve Kartoffelgratin with a green salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Kartoffelgratin is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it crispy or creamy, with bacon or without, Kartoffelgratin is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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