18 German Recipes That'll Bring the Biergarten to You
Germany certainly knows comfort food! These 18 German Recipes are packed with authentic flavor and will bring Germany right to your kitchen. A few classics and a few traditional spins — you won't regret trying out some of these German recipes this week. Add a cold brew on the side and transport yourself to a Biergarten in your own home!
1. German Potato Salad
In the contest of side dishes, German Potato Salad wins first place! Its versatility and deliciousness can't be beat — you can serve it warm or cold, and it's always a treat for the taste buds. Hearty potatoes, crispy bacon, and crunchy onion come together with vinegar, mustard, and seasonings for a dish that is savory and irresistible. German Potato Salad is potato salad just like Grandma used to make! Bring this dish to your next function and you'll be the talk of the town.
See More2. German Pot Roast
For the German Pot Roast, it's all about the beef. Everything added to it works to elevate and accentuate the savory, beefy flavor of the delicious chuck roast. Beer infuses a light malty flavor, beef broth and mushrooms enhance the natural beefy flavor, tomatoes add a contrasting element of brightness that makes the beef stand out all the more. German Pot Roast is extremely tender... fall apart with a poke of the fork tender... and so welcoming. Germany certainly knows how to make pot roast in the best way!
See More3. Authentic German Spaghetti
When nothing but an original recipe will do, this is the one for you! Authentic German Spaghetti is full of delicious flavors from two cultures that come together to make something great. This authentic dish borrows a bit of Italian with some al dente spaghetti, then is off to Germany with a delicious, beer-enhanced cheese sauce that brings all the players together, including the bratwurst, baby bella mushrooms, and bacon bits within. Let the combined, new tastes of Authentic German Spaghetti take you to a different place and time. Be original!
See More4. German Boiled Potatoes
Potato, potahto — however you say it, it always tastes good! Especially if you make them in the form of these German Boiled Potatoes. You'll be surprised though; these are super, super simple. Boiled, salted, and garnished with parsley, this one really let the spuds do the shining! German Boiled Potatoes make it clear that you can never go wrong with these little golden nuggets!
See More5. German Poppy Seed Cake
German Poppy Seed Cake sandwiches great flavor with an amazing crust! On the bottom and on top is a golden-brown, buttery, and crumbly streusel-like crust, which is just to die for on its own! But in the middle is a creamy, nutty poppy seed filling, with a hint of smooth, smoky, sugary rum! This is an unconventional dessert, but German Poppy Seed Cake absolutely makes a great impression!
See More6. German Dumpling Soup
You can never have too many hearty soups on the rotation as the temperature outside starts to drop. German Dumpling Soup might just be the heartiest yet! Loaded with all the best veggies, this stick-to-the-rib, savory spoon-dipper decided to forgo the normal dumplings and consider the juicy, tender beef cubes as "dumplings" instead. Sneaky, huh?! Hey, we're not mad about that one bit. Warm yourself up in the coziest way with a bowl of German Dumpling Soup. Nothing can compare!
See More7. German Kuchens
Traditions are a central part of families. Sharing those traditions are important and that's why we wanted to share these German Kuchens. These "cakes" start with a flaky yeast crust, delicious apples, and a creamy custard that's topped with a cinnamon-sugar crumble. Then, it's all baked to bubbly, golden-brown perfection. German Kuchens are symbolic of a strong heritage of delicious food, worthy to cherish and pass along to everyone you know. We hope you love them as much as we do. Enjoy and keep spreading the love!
See More8. German Classic Chicken Schnitzel
When the taste of something timeless is calling to you, this German Classic Chicken Schnitzel is here to answer. You'll really want to dial into these juicy chicken breasts that are perfectly seasoned with a savory breadcrumb coating. Delightful atop some fluffy mashed potatoes, German Classic Chicken Schnitzel is ringing with all things classy and tasty! Hang up on all the fast-food nonsense you thought you wanted, then speed dial this dish that has stood the test of time!
See More9. Homestyle German Goulash
Some foods hold a lot of tradition and integrity. Homestyle German Goulash is full of both, and full of great flavors that your family will love. Chunks of beef chuck roast simmered to fork-tender delight, surrounded by earthy onions, sweet carrots, and celeriac pieces, and covered in a thick German-seasoned, red wine sauce all combine to compose a goulash that's fit for royalty. Homestyle German Goulash is that homemade meal that warms your heart and your soul, and is a must to have from time to time. Come sit a spell and enjoy!
See More10. German Oktoberfest Balls
Whether you're participating in the classic festival or politely sitting out, you need a great, hearty snack that feels autumnal and yet internationally charming! German Oktoberfest Balls fit that bill! Each crispy sphere contains a zesty and fluffy potato filling with lots of sour and enticing sauerkraut mixed right in! They're golden-brown and delightful for dipping! Raise a glass to German Oktoberfest Balls and dive in!
See More11. Sauerkraut Casserole
Sausages and sauerkraut are one of the most beloved pairs of German cuisine, and here's another opportunity to see them team up to work their tasty magic! Sauerkraut Casserole has slices of savory and spiced sausage and delightfully tangy sauerkraut work with crisp apples and smoky brown sugar for a balance of sweet and savory that can't be beat! Sauerkraut Casserole is a refreshing and hearty meal that will have you saying, "Guten Appetit!"
See More12. German Apple Cake Bake
We all know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And if German Apple Cake Bake is the way you get your daily intake, well, we won't tell! We won't blame you either. Who could turn away this pie-like pile of autumn delight that also has cake characteristics?! It's just what the doctor ordered, if you ask us. That golden-brown crust atop the jammy apple filling will make you feel better than ever! This German Apple Cake Bake is the cure to every sweet tooth craving, you best believe it!
See More13. German Cucumber Salad
There always seems to come a point in the middle of summer when the heat is a-blazin' and unbearable, and not a single warm dish sounds appetizing. When that time rolls around, it's mandatory to have a recipe on hand that is cool, refreshing, and, as an added bonus, nourishing. German Cucumber Salad checks all those boxes and then some! Crunchy cucumbers and sweet onions swim in a rejuvenating, creamy, and sweet German-inspired dressing. The part that will make your ears perk up — this delightful, flavorful salad is chilled and eaten cold! German Cucumber Salad is here to ensure you stay as cool as a cucumber this season!
See More14. Walt's German Chocolate Pie
Some food combinations are just simply phenomenal together, no matter what form they come in. Walt's German Chocolate Pie takes all the flavors you love of the well-known German chocolate cake and catapults them into a different circle of deliciousness! Walt loaded this pie with such an incredible amount of rich, chocolatey gooeyness, immersed with crave-worthy coconut and an impeccable pecan crunch, that it will make you forget all about those other desserts in just one bite. Easy to make, and of course easy to eat, Walt's German Chocolate Pie is the kick-it-up-a-notch dessert you've been looking for! Walt knows pie and he knows this one will run circles around all the others.
See More15. Old-World German Potato Salad
New is fun, but sometimes when you have a good thing going, sticking to tradition is worth it. Especially when it comes to food! The more you make a dish, the better it becomes. That's how we feel about this Old-World German Potato Salad! It's been around for years and years, and every time we enjoy it, we're certain it tastes better than the time before. The warm potatoes seem more tender and the tangy, perfectly seasoned dressing seems to be all the more flavorful. The phrase, "Don't fix what's not broken," is very applicable to Old-World German Potato Salad! It's so good... why would you even think about trying anything else?!
See More16. German Plum Cake
There are actually a lot of variations of the German Plum Cake, with some debate as to whether it should have streusel or not. Our version has streusel, because... well, because isn't streusel such a magical thing? Crunchy and buttery and so sugary! It's a great contrast to the rich, floral, jammy plums and the tender, delicately spiced cake! German Plum Cake is simple, rustic, and yet captivatingly delicious!
See More17. German Meat Patties
German Meat Patties aren't hamburgers, oh no. These are something else, something quite special. A meaty mix of savory beef and pork, flavored with tangy mustard and floral and citrusy marjoram; German Meat Patties are pan-seared to juicy, golden-brown perfection and then served atop sourdough with more mustard plus some fresh radishes for contrast. Burgers may not quite taste the same once you've had these German Meat Patties!
See More18. German Beans & Cabbage
What a colorful culinary creation! And what a tasty side dish for the holidays and beyond! German Beans & Cabbage combine crisp, emerald green beans with sweet and crunchy red cabbage for a vibrant display that your taste buds will love as much as your eyes will! Succulent bacon crumbles and a tangy bacon vinaigrette really optimize the savory, sweet, and delectable garden flavors, too! German Beans & Cabbage may not be the most recognizable side dish, but it might just be the best!
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