Best 2 German Potato Bake Recipes

In the culinary realm, few dishes offer the tantalizing combination of flavors and textures as the iconic German potato bake. This delectable casserole, also known as Kartoffelauflauf, Kartoffelgratin, or Schmorbraten, has been a staple in German cuisine for centuries. Whether it's served as a main course or a hearty side dish, this dish is sure to delight the taste buds with its layers of tender potatoes, savory bacon, creamy sauce, and a hint of aromatic herbs. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for German potato bake.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN POTATO BAKE

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Make and share this German Potato Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 slices bacon, crisply cooked & crumbled
4 cups potatoes, cubed (3 potatoes)
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 -4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup sour cream (2 oz)
3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
paprika, to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt cheese and butter together over low heat with cream; then add half of bacon and onions.
Add all Miracle Whip and sour cream.
Gently fold in potatoes and spoon into a greased casserole dish.
Top with remaining bacon, onions and spices (spices may be mixed in with the cheese if desired).
Bake for about 55 minutes.

GERMAN POTATO BAKE

German Potato Bake image

This is pretty much like the original recipe most of us usually make - a little sweet a little sour and bacon of course! :). This is a little sweeter than sour. You know I have more than one sweet tooth. Hope you enjoy and feel free to change it to your sweet and sour palate. Enjoy my tweaks.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 medium potatoes, cooked al dente
8 slice bacon -i used 1/2 cup real bacon bits
2 medium onion, chopped- i used 1 diced
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 c water, divided
1/3 c white vinegar, i used cranberry vinegar
1/3 c sweet pickle juice, i used 1/2 cup vlasic pickle relish
2 tsp dried parsley flakes, i used only 1
1 tsp salt- i didn't use any
3/4 tsp celery seed, i used 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
4 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour, i used 5 tablespoons
1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350^ Cook potatoes al dente; drain. Peel and slice 1/4 inch thick, into a sprayed 2 quart baking dish; set aside.
2. In a heavy bottomed large skillet(i used cast iron skillet). Stir in bacon and cook until crisp-(i used 2 Tablespoons reserved bacon grease and 1/2 cup bacon bits and stirred them together in the skillet, heat through and remove bits and leave drippings.) Drain bacon leaving the 2 Tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside.
3. Sauté onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the sugar,1/2 cup of the water,vinegar,pickle juice(or pickle relish), parsley, celery seed( or celery salt). Simmer, uncovered for 8 minutes, to blend flavors.
4. In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Pour over potatoes in prepared dish; gently stir to coat all the potatoes. Sprinkle bacon on top . Bake uncovered in the oven for 40 minutes,remove from oven and sprinkle top with cheese and return to oven for 5 more minutes or until cheese has melted. Mmmmmmm.

Tips:

Use a variety of potatoes for a more complex flavor and texture. Yukon Gold, Red Bliss, and Russet potatoes all work well in this dish.
Don't overcrowd the pan. If the potatoes are too crowded, they will not brown properly.
Flip the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure that they brown evenly.
Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still slightly firm.
Serve the potatoes immediately with your favorite toppings. Leftover potatoes can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion:

German Potato Bake is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. This versatile dish can be served as a side dish or main course, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste. With its creamy sauce, crispy potatoes, and flavorful bacon, German Potato Bake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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