Jump to Recipe These Oktoberfest recipes are perfect for all of your parties and get-togethers to celebrate this fun German festival! Regardless of where you live, you can always join in on the fun. Here are my all-time favorite Oktoberfest menu ideas! Best Oktoberfest Menu Ideas Oktoberfest is a German celebration that is featured in many cities around the world with dense German populations. This event is focused on delicious German cuisine and ice-cold German beer. I actually grew up near Mt. Angel, Oregon where there is a huge Oktoberfest event that takes place below the monastery! I have been so many times and it is always a blast!
Jump to:Best Oktoberfest Menu Ideas
- Beer Cheese Dip
- Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
- Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa
- Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
- Smoked Brats
- Grilled Brats
- Air Fryer Brats
- Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
- Jägerschnitzel
- Dutch Babies
- Nusseckin
- German Kartoffelpuffer
- German Potato Salad
- Flammkuchen
- Oktoberfest Casserole
- Kartoffelknödel
- Currywurst
- Spaetzle
- Bratkartoffeln
- Black Forest Cake
- Chicken Schnitzel
- Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
- German Pretzels 😋 Recipe Collections For Special Events 📋 Recipe
The best thing about Oktoberfest is that you can have your own celebration right at home! In fact, I have all the best recipes to give you an authentic version of the event no matter where you live!
- Beer Cheese Dip Beer cheese dip is great during Oktoberfest because it is flavorful and delicious. This thick cheese dip is great for warm baked pretzels or air fryer tortilla chips!
Cheese Dip For Pretzels
Beer cheese dip for pretzels will have all of your guests talking! A flavorful dip made of all the right seasonings and your favorite beer! It is the perfect cheese dip for any party, fondue night or game day!
Check out this recipe
- Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is one of my all-time favorite dishes! This tangy dish is very nostalgic to me and reminds me of Sunday dinner with my great-grandmother! You will love pairing the kielbasa and sauerkraut with roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal!
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
Slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is an easy Polish inspired dinner that you can throw together in minutes, then set it and forget it! This slow cooker recipe features delicious kielbasa sausage, tangy and tender sauerkraut, some light beer, and you can also add a bit of mustard! Slow cooker kielbasa & sauerkraut is easy comfort food that you can whip up in your crockpot any night of the week!
Check out this recipe
- Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa Cabbage soup with kielbasa is definitely a go-to dish during Oktoberfest! It is hearty with chunks of savory pan-seared kielbasa and deliciously tender cabbage.
Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa
Cabbage soup with kielbasa is an incredibly tasty soup that combines pan-seared golden-brown sliced sausage with perfectly cooked potatoes, cabbage, and aromatic veggies. It’s a healthy, delicious, and hearty soup that’s perfect for any day of the week!
Check out this recipe
- Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet This kielbasa cabbage skillet is packed with layers of tangy and salty flavors that are comforting and delicious. This kielbasa cabbage skillet is easy to make and very straightforward which means anyone can make it!
Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
My hearty kielbasa cabbage skillet is full of flavor from the tangy Dijon mustard sauce, and it is so easy to make! The best part about this cabbage and sausage one-pan dinner is that it only takes 20 minutes to make!
Check out this recipe
- Smoked Brats Smoked brats are tender and juicy on the inside and firm and crisp on the outside! Yum! They are perfect as an on-the-go meal while you are enjoying your Oktoberfest activities!
Smoked Brats
These easy Smoked Brats are packed with a wonderful flavor that’s made even more amazing once your bratwursts are smoked! They’re practically effortless to make but taste like you worked all day at getting everything just right!
Check out this recipe
- Grilled Brats I love a freshly made grilled brat during Oktoberfest! These grilled brats are great topped with a scoop of tangy sauerkraut with an ice-cold beer.
Grilled Brats
My quick and delicious grilled brats are an amazingly tasty treat you can whip up in no time! Give them a quick simmer in a delicious German beer before grilling, and you’ll be amazed at how something so simple can be so tasty!
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- Air Fryer Brats Air fryer brats are so easy to make at home and something that doesn’t require much prep or time to make. These brats are amazing when served with condiments such as sweet relish, dijon mustard, or spicy ketchup.
Air Fryer Brats
My air fryer brats are so quick and easy, and a delicious, caramelized brown on the outside and ridiculously juicy on the inside! Make those hectic weeknights so much easier with this amazing, yet simple meal!
Check out this recipe
- Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage Instant pot braised red cabbage is the perfect German side dish for Oktoberfest! It is tangy and sweet with just the right amount of flavor and texture!
Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
This Instant Pot braised red cabbage is a classic German side dish, that goes great with bratwursts or any of your favorite German main dishes! Red cabbage, onion, and apples get cooked with an amazing sauce right in an Instant Pot, so it’s super easy and incredibly delicious!
Check out this recipe
- Jägerschnitzel Jägerschnitzel is an amazing German pork dish that combines both pork cutlets and a delicious bacon gravy all in one dish! This recipe is perfect when paired with a giant scoop of red skin mashed potatoes.
Jägerschnitzel
The classic German Jägerschnitzel combines tender, crispy-fried breaded pork cutlets served with a deliciously rich bacon mushroom gravy! This is truly a hearty pork entree that the whole family will love any day of the week!
Check out this recipe
- Dutch Babies Dutch babies are one of my top comfort foods to make during Oktoberfest! These German pancakes are versatile and authentic and will have your whole family lining up for more!
Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe - Cast Iron Skillet Dutch Babies From Scratch No Pancake Mix
Dutch Baby Pancakes are easy to make and a real treat for the whole family!
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- Nusseckin Nusseckin is a German nut bar that is great to eat and fun to make with the whole family! These nut bars are layered with delicious dough, sweet jam, and crunchy chopped nuts.
Nussecken (German Nut Corners Bars)
Nussecken (German Nut Corners) combine a buttery shortbread base, sweet apricot jam, sticky hazelnuts, and an amazing chocolate glaze! They’re a special treat to enjoy year-round and a true delight to share at Christmastime!
Check out this recipe
- German Kartoffelpuffer These German potato pancakes are starchy and thick with a crispy texture that you are sure to love! You can serve kartoffelpuffer for breakfast with creamy scrambled eggs or for dinner with some air fryer pork belly.
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- German Potato Salad German potato salad is a recipe that you will want to double because everyone will surely want an extra serving. This delicious potato salad has crispy bacon mixed throughout, and it is topped with more bacon! Yes, please!
German Potato Salad
German potato salad is an amazingly delicious side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, barbecues, or banquets! It is loaded with potatoes, onion, bacon, and a combination of vinegar and spices for a unique and authentic flavor. Whenever you serve this to your friends and family, everyone will be begging to know what the recipe is!
Check out this recipe
- Flammkuchen This German flatbread is also known as Tarte flambé. It is similar to pizza, but it is topped with crispy bacon and a light cream sauce. This is definitely a must-try recipe for your next Oktoberfest feast!
Check out this recipe
- Oktoberfest Casserole Oktoberfest casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that is very filling with all of its dense ingredients. This casserole is made with cheddar cheese, pretzel pieces, cubed potatoes, chopped bratwurst, and tangy sauerkraut!
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- Kartoffelknödel These German potato dumplings are also known as Kartoffelklösse. They are thick, hearty, and absolutely scrumptious. Pair these dumplings with braised red cabbage or smoked brats for the ultimate feast!
Check out this recipe
- Currywurst Currywurst is a unique way to make a delicious bratwurst. This currywurst recipe creates a thick and spicy curry-like sauce for your brats, which makes them even juicier with tons of flavor.
Check out this recipe
- Spaetzle Spaetzle is a German micro dumpling that is often coated with creamy salted butter. These micro dumplings are great when paired with other dishes such as currywurst or a wedge salad.
Check out this recipe
- Bratkartoffeln These German cottage fries are a hearty dish that is great for Oktoberfest. This dish is savory with its layers of diced bacon, tender potatoes, and chopped onion.
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- Black Forest Cake Black forest cake is a multilayer chocolate sponge cake that is topped with sweet whipped cream frosting and tart sour cherries. This cake is the perfect dessert for everyone to enjoy during this Oktoberfest!
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- Chicken Schnitzel Chicken schnitzel is a crispy and tangy chicken dish that you are sure to love and enjoy. This dish is great served with mashed sweet potatoes and grilled corn on the cob.
Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken schnitzel is a traditional German dish that features thinly pounded chicken cutlets that have been coated in breadcrumbs and fried! It is extra-crispy, juicy, and loaded with flavor! Plus, it will be on your table in under 20 minutes!
Check out this recipe
- Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage Sweet and sour red cabbage is tangy with a little sweetness. This dish is simple and worth adding to any Oktoberfest meal!
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Sweet and sour red cabbage is an incredibly versatile German dish that can be used as a condiment or side dish! It pairs amazingly with turkey, pork, chicken, bratwurst, and ham! As an added bonus, the leftovers are delicious both hot or cold!
Check out this recipe
- German Pretzels Homemade German pretzels are the ultimate treat! These authentic pretzels are doughy, firm, and the perfect vessel for beer cheese dip or homemade ranch dressing!
Pretzels
Pretzels are a fantastic, well-loved appetizer or snack that is perfect for feeding a group of friends or just enjoying yourself! They are easy to make and are just as delicious as an authentic German pretzel! Plus, they will be ready to eat in under an hour.
Check out this recipe
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Oktoberfest Recipes: Jägerschnitzel (+Other German Menu Ideas!)
These Oktoberfest recipes are perfect for all of your parties and get-togethers to celebrate this fun German festival! Regardless of where you live, you can always join in on the fun. Here are my all-time favorite Oktoberfest menu ideas!
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 736kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 35 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xJägerschnitzel Sauce {Bacon Mushroom Gravy}▢ 3 slices bacon (thick-cut - chopped into small pieces)▢ 2 tablespoon butter▢ ½ cup onion (diced, or use 1 tablespoon dried minced onion)▢ 1 lb mushrooms (cleaned, sliced - chanterelle, button mushrooms, or portabella)▢ 1 tablespoon tomato paste▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (1-2 teaspoons, to taste)▢ 1 tablespoon paprika▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 2 cups beef brothSchnitzel {Breaded Fried Pork Cutlet}▢ oil for frying (enough so that the bottom half of your pork is covered)▢ 4 pork steaks (or 2 thick cut pork chops cut into half-thickness, butterflied fully)▢ ½ cup all-purpose flour▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper▢ 2 large eggs (beaten)▢ ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs▢ parsley (fresh, chopped - optional garnish)
InstructionsJägerschnitzel Sauce {Bacon Mushroom Gravy}Fry the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until browning and the fat has been rendered.3 slices bacon Add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt with the bacon.2 tablespoon butter Add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms, saute for about 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the onion is translucent.½ cup onion, 1 lb mushrooms Add the tomato paste, seasoning (salt, pepper, paprika), Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon paprika, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 2 cups beef broth Whisk to combine and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. The gravy should thicken while simmering. If it does not combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the gravy to thicken if needed. If your gravy is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached. Schnitzel {Breaded Fried Pork Cutlet}Using three shallow dishes, make a dredging station. Combine all-purpose flour with salt and pepper in the first, beat the large eggs in the second, and place plain breadcrumbs in the third.½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 2 large eggs, ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs Move each piece of pork individually through the dredging station steps. Start with coating the pork in flour, shaking off excess flour before moving to the next step.4 pork steaks Coat the flour-coated pork thoroughly with the beaten egg. Allow excess egg to drain off pork before moving to the next step. Bread the egg-coated pork with the plain breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumb into the pork gently, patting it onto the sides and all surfaces as needed. Pan-fry the breaded pork in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Use enough oil so that the heated oil comes up a bit over halfway on the sides of the pork cuts. Cook for approximately 3 minutes per side.oil for frying Transfer the fried schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate when done and repeat for each pork chop or pork steak. Schnitzels can be kept in a warmed oven while the remaining pork is fried.Heat the gravy if needed before serving, then serve each schnitzel with a generous amount of gravy for a wonderful jagerschnitzel dinner. Equipment You May NeedInstant Read Temperature ProbeFrying PanCast Iron Pan NotesIf your pork cuts ended up being a bit over ¼ inch in thickness, they can be transferred to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cook at 350ºF (175ºC) for 5 – 10 minutes, or until they have an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC) as read by a digital meat thermometer. NutritionCalories: 736kcal (37%) | Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) | Protein: 39g (78%) | Fat: 50g (77%) | Saturated Fat: 31g (194%) | Cholesterol: 187mg (62%) | Sodium: 1098mg (48%) | Potassium: 989mg (28%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 1211IU (24%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 79mg (8%) | Iron: 5mg (28%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Jaegerschnitzel, Jagerschnitzel, oktoberfest, oktoberfest menu ideas, oktoberfest recipes Course Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Course, Pork DishesCuisine GermanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
These Oktoberfest recipes are perfect for all of your parties and get-togethers to celebrate this fun German festival! Regardless of where you live, you can always join in on the fun. Here are my all-time favorite Oktoberfest menu ideas!
Best Oktoberfest Menu Ideas
Oktoberfest is a German celebration that is featured in many cities around the world with dense German populations. This event is focused on delicious German cuisine and ice-cold German beer.
I actually grew up near Mt. Angel, Oregon where there is a huge Oktoberfest event that takes place below the monastery! I have been so many times and it is always a blast!
The best thing about Oktoberfest is that you can have your own celebration right at home! In fact, I have all the best recipes to give you an authentic version of the event no matter where you live!
1. Beer Cheese Dip
Beer cheese dip is great during Oktoberfest because it is flavorful and delicious. This thick cheese dip is great for warm baked pretzels or air fryer tortilla chips!
Cheese Dip For Pretzels
Beer cheese dip for pretzels will have all of your guests talking! A flavorful dip made of all the right seasonings and your favorite beer! It is the perfect cheese dip for any party, fondue night or game day!
Check out this recipe
2. Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
Slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is one of my all-time favorite dishes! This tangy dish is very nostalgic to me and reminds me of Sunday dinner with my great-grandmother!
Beer cheese dip for pretzels will have all of your guests talking! A flavorful dip made of all the right seasonings and your favorite beer! It is the perfect cheese dip for any party, fondue night or game day!
You will love pairing the kielbasa and sauerkraut with roasted garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal!
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
Slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is an easy Polish inspired dinner that you can throw together in minutes, then set it and forget it! This slow cooker recipe features delicious kielbasa sausage, tangy and tender sauerkraut, some light beer, and you can also add a bit of mustard! Slow cooker kielbasa & sauerkraut is easy comfort food that you can whip up in your crockpot any night of the week!
Check out this recipe
3. Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa
Cabbage soup with kielbasa is definitely a go-to dish during Oktoberfest! It is hearty with chunks of savory pan-seared kielbasa and deliciously tender cabbage.
Slow cooker kielbasa and sauerkraut is an easy Polish inspired dinner that you can throw together in minutes, then set it and forget it! This slow cooker recipe features delicious kielbasa sausage, tangy and tender sauerkraut, some light beer, and you can also add a bit of mustard! Slow cooker kielbasa & sauerkraut is easy comfort food that you can whip up in your crockpot any night of the week!
Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa
Cabbage soup with kielbasa is an incredibly tasty soup that combines pan-seared golden-brown sliced sausage with perfectly cooked potatoes, cabbage, and aromatic veggies. It’s a healthy, delicious, and hearty soup that’s perfect for any day of the week!
Check out this recipe
4. Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
This kielbasa cabbage skillet is packed with layers of tangy and salty flavors that are comforting and delicious. This kielbasa cabbage skillet is easy to make and very straightforward which means anyone can make it!
Cabbage soup with kielbasa is an incredibly tasty soup that combines pan-seared golden-brown sliced sausage with perfectly cooked potatoes, cabbage, and aromatic veggies. It’s a healthy, delicious, and hearty soup that’s perfect for any day of the week!
Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet
My hearty kielbasa cabbage skillet is full of flavor from the tangy Dijon mustard sauce, and it is so easy to make! The best part about this cabbage and sausage one-pan dinner is that it only takes 20 minutes to make!
Check out this recipe
5. Smoked Brats
Smoked brats are tender and juicy on the inside and firm and crisp on the outside! Yum! They are perfect as an on-the-go meal while you are enjoying your Oktoberfest activities!
My hearty kielbasa cabbage skillet is full of flavor from the tangy Dijon mustard sauce, and it is so easy to make! The best part about this cabbage and sausage one-pan dinner is that it only takes 20 minutes to make!
Smoked Brats
These easy Smoked Brats are packed with a wonderful flavor that’s made even more amazing once your bratwursts are smoked! They’re practically effortless to make but taste like you worked all day at getting everything just right!
Check out this recipe
6. Grilled Brats
I love a freshly made grilled brat during Oktoberfest! These grilled brats are great topped with a scoop of tangy sauerkraut with an ice-cold beer.
These easy Smoked Brats are packed with a wonderful flavor that’s made even more amazing once your bratwursts are smoked! They’re practically effortless to make but taste like you worked all day at getting everything just right!
Grilled Brats
My quick and delicious grilled brats are an amazingly tasty treat you can whip up in no time! Give them a quick simmer in a delicious German beer before grilling, and you’ll be amazed at how something so simple can be so tasty!
Check out this recipe
7. Air Fryer Brats
Air fryer brats are so easy to make at home and something that doesn’t require much prep or time to make. These brats are amazing when served with condiments such as sweet relish, dijon mustard, or spicy ketchup.
My quick and delicious grilled brats are an amazingly tasty treat you can whip up in no time! Give them a quick simmer in a delicious German beer before grilling, and you’ll be amazed at how something so simple can be so tasty!
Air Fryer Brats
My air fryer brats are so quick and easy, and a delicious, caramelized brown on the outside and ridiculously juicy on the inside! Make those hectic weeknights so much easier with this amazing, yet simple meal!
Check out this recipe
8. Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
Instant pot braised red cabbage is the perfect German side dish for Oktoberfest! It is tangy and sweet with just the right amount of flavor and texture!
My air fryer brats are so quick and easy, and a delicious, caramelized brown on the outside and ridiculously juicy on the inside! Make those hectic weeknights so much easier with this amazing, yet simple meal!
Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
This Instant Pot braised red cabbage is a classic German side dish, that goes great with bratwursts or any of your favorite German main dishes! Red cabbage, onion, and apples get cooked with an amazing sauce right in an Instant Pot, so it’s super easy and incredibly delicious!
Check out this recipe
9. Jägerschnitzel
Jägerschnitzel is an amazing German pork dish that combines both pork cutlets and a delicious bacon gravy all in one dish! This recipe is perfect when paired with a giant scoop of red skin mashed potatoes.
This Instant Pot braised red cabbage is a classic German side dish, that goes great with bratwursts or any of your favorite German main dishes! Red cabbage, onion, and apples get cooked with an amazing sauce right in an Instant Pot, so it’s super easy and incredibly delicious!
Jägerschnitzel
The classic German Jägerschnitzel combines tender, crispy-fried breaded pork cutlets served with a deliciously rich bacon mushroom gravy! This is truly a hearty pork entree that the whole family will love any day of the week!
Check out this recipe
10. Dutch Babies
Dutch babies are one of my top comfort foods to make during Oktoberfest! These German pancakes are versatile and authentic and will have your whole family lining up for more!
The classic German Jägerschnitzel combines tender, crispy-fried breaded pork cutlets served with a deliciously rich bacon mushroom gravy! This is truly a hearty pork entree that the whole family will love any day of the week!
Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe - Cast Iron Skillet Dutch Babies From Scratch No Pancake Mix
Dutch Baby Pancakes are easy to make and a real treat for the whole family!
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11. Nusseckin
Nusseckin is a German nut bar that is great to eat and fun to make with the whole family! These nut bars are layered with delicious dough, sweet jam, and crunchy chopped nuts.
Dutch Baby Pancakes are easy to make and a real treat for the whole family!
Nussecken (German Nut Corners Bars)
Nussecken (German Nut Corners) combine a buttery shortbread base, sweet apricot jam, sticky hazelnuts, and an amazing chocolate glaze! They’re a special treat to enjoy year-round and a true delight to share at Christmastime!
Check out this recipe
12. German Kartoffelpuffer
These German potato pancakes are starchy and thick with a crispy texture that you are sure to love! You can serve kartoffelpuffer for breakfast with creamy scrambled eggs or for dinner with some air fryer pork belly.
Nussecken (German Nut Corners) combine a buttery shortbread base, sweet apricot jam, sticky hazelnuts, and an amazing chocolate glaze! They’re a special treat to enjoy year-round and a true delight to share at Christmastime!
Check out this recipe
13. German Potato Salad
German potato salad is a recipe that you will want to double because everyone will surely want an extra serving. This delicious potato salad has crispy bacon mixed throughout, and it is topped with more bacon! Yes, please!
German Potato Salad
German potato salad is an amazingly delicious side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, barbecues, or banquets! It is loaded with potatoes, onion, bacon, and a combination of vinegar and spices for a unique and authentic flavor. Whenever you serve this to your friends and family, everyone will be begging to know what the recipe is!
Check out this recipe
14. Flammkuchen
This German flatbread is also known as Tarte flambé. It is similar to pizza, but it is topped with crispy bacon and a light cream sauce. This is definitely a must-try recipe for your next Oktoberfest feast!
German potato salad is an amazingly delicious side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, barbecues, or banquets! It is loaded with potatoes, onion, bacon, and a combination of vinegar and spices for a unique and authentic flavor. Whenever you serve this to your friends and family, everyone will be begging to know what the recipe is!
15. Oktoberfest Casserole
Oktoberfest casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that is very filling with all of its dense ingredients. This casserole is made with cheddar cheese, pretzel pieces, cubed potatoes, chopped bratwurst, and tangy sauerkraut!
16. Kartoffelknödel
These German potato dumplings are also known as Kartoffelklösse. They are thick, hearty, and absolutely scrumptious. Pair these dumplings with braised red cabbage or smoked brats for the ultimate feast!
17. Currywurst
Currywurst is a unique way to make a delicious bratwurst. This currywurst recipe creates a thick and spicy curry-like sauce for your brats, which makes them even juicier with tons of flavor.
18. Spaetzle
Spaetzle is a German micro dumpling that is often coated with creamy salted butter. These micro dumplings are great when paired with other dishes such as currywurst or a wedge salad.
19. Bratkartoffeln
These German cottage fries are a hearty dish that is great for Oktoberfest. This dish is savory with its layers of diced bacon, tender potatoes, and chopped onion.
20. Black Forest Cake
Black forest cake is a multilayer chocolate sponge cake that is topped with sweet whipped cream frosting and tart sour cherries. This cake is the perfect dessert for everyone to enjoy during this Oktoberfest!
21. Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken schnitzel is a crispy and tangy chicken dish that you are sure to love and enjoy. This dish is great served with mashed sweet potatoes and grilled corn on the cob.
Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken schnitzel is a traditional German dish that features thinly pounded chicken cutlets that have been coated in breadcrumbs and fried! It is extra-crispy, juicy, and loaded with flavor! Plus, it will be on your table in under 20 minutes!
Check out this recipe
22. Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Sweet and sour red cabbage is tangy with a little sweetness. This dish is simple and worth adding to any Oktoberfest meal!
Chicken schnitzel is a traditional German dish that features thinly pounded chicken cutlets that have been coated in breadcrumbs and fried! It is extra-crispy, juicy, and loaded with flavor! Plus, it will be on your table in under 20 minutes!
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Sweet and sour red cabbage is an incredibly versatile German dish that can be used as a condiment or side dish! It pairs amazingly with turkey, pork, chicken, bratwurst, and ham! As an added bonus, the leftovers are delicious both hot or cold!
Check out this recipe
23. German Pretzels
Homemade German pretzels are the ultimate treat! These authentic pretzels are doughy, firm, and the perfect vessel for beer cheese dip or homemade ranch dressing!
Sweet and sour red cabbage is an incredibly versatile German dish that can be used as a condiment or side dish! It pairs amazingly with turkey, pork, chicken, bratwurst, and ham! As an added bonus, the leftovers are delicious both hot or cold!
Pretzels
Pretzels are a fantastic, well-loved appetizer or snack that is perfect for feeding a group of friends or just enjoying yourself! They are easy to make and are just as delicious as an authentic German pretzel! Plus, they will be ready to eat in under an hour.
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Which Oktoberfest recipe do you love the most? Let us know in the comments below which dishes you made at home and which ones you plan to try in the future!
Pretzels are a fantastic, well-loved appetizer or snack that is perfect for feeding a group of friends or just enjoying yourself! They are easy to make and are just as delicious as an authentic German pretzel! Plus, they will be ready to eat in under an hour.
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Oktoberfest Recipes: Jägerschnitzel (+Other German Menu Ideas!)
These Oktoberfest recipes are perfect for all of your parties and get-togethers to celebrate this fun German festival! Regardless of where you live, you can always join in on the fun. Here are my all-time favorite Oktoberfest menu ideas!
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 736kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 35 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xJägerschnitzel Sauce {Bacon Mushroom Gravy}▢ 3 slices bacon (thick-cut - chopped into small pieces)▢ 2 tablespoon butter▢ ½ cup onion (diced, or use 1 tablespoon dried minced onion)▢ 1 lb mushrooms (cleaned, sliced - chanterelle, button mushrooms, or portabella)▢ 1 tablespoon tomato paste▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (1-2 teaspoons, to taste)▢ 1 tablespoon paprika▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 2 cups beef brothSchnitzel {Breaded Fried Pork Cutlet}▢ oil for frying (enough so that the bottom half of your pork is covered)▢ 4 pork steaks (or 2 thick cut pork chops cut into half-thickness, butterflied fully)▢ ½ cup all-purpose flour▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper▢ 2 large eggs (beaten)▢ ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs▢ parsley (fresh, chopped - optional garnish)
InstructionsJägerschnitzel Sauce {Bacon Mushroom Gravy}Fry the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until browning and the fat has been rendered.3 slices bacon Add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt with the bacon.2 tablespoon butter Add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms, saute for about 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the onion is translucent.½ cup onion, 1 lb mushrooms Add the tomato paste, seasoning (salt, pepper, paprika), Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon paprika, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 2 cups beef broth Whisk to combine and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. The gravy should thicken while simmering. If it does not combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the gravy to thicken if needed. If your gravy is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached. Schnitzel {Breaded Fried Pork Cutlet}Using three shallow dishes, make a dredging station. Combine all-purpose flour with salt and pepper in the first, beat the large eggs in the second, and place plain breadcrumbs in the third.½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 2 large eggs, ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs Move each piece of pork individually through the dredging station steps. Start with coating the pork in flour, shaking off excess flour before moving to the next step.4 pork steaks Coat the flour-coated pork thoroughly with the beaten egg. Allow excess egg to drain off pork before moving to the next step. Bread the egg-coated pork with the plain breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumb into the pork gently, patting it onto the sides and all surfaces as needed. Pan-fry the breaded pork in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Use enough oil so that the heated oil comes up a bit over halfway on the sides of the pork cuts. Cook for approximately 3 minutes per side.oil for frying Transfer the fried schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate when done and repeat for each pork chop or pork steak. Schnitzels can be kept in a warmed oven while the remaining pork is fried.Heat the gravy if needed before serving, then serve each schnitzel with a generous amount of gravy for a wonderful jagerschnitzel dinner. Equipment You May NeedInstant Read Temperature ProbeFrying PanCast Iron Pan NotesIf your pork cuts ended up being a bit over ¼ inch in thickness, they can be transferred to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cook at 350ºF (175ºC) for 5 – 10 minutes, or until they have an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC) as read by a digital meat thermometer. NutritionCalories: 736kcal (37%) | Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) | Protein: 39g (78%) | Fat: 50g (77%) | Saturated Fat: 31g (194%) | Cholesterol: 187mg (62%) | Sodium: 1098mg (48%) | Potassium: 989mg (28%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 1211IU (24%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 79mg (8%) | Iron: 5mg (28%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Jaegerschnitzel, Jagerschnitzel, oktoberfest, oktoberfest menu ideas, oktoberfest recipes Course Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Course, Pork DishesCuisine German
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Oktoberfest Recipes: Jägerschnitzel (+Other German Menu Ideas!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 736kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xJägerschnitzel Sauce {Bacon Mushroom Gravy}▢ 3 slices bacon (thick-cut - chopped into small pieces)▢ 2 tablespoon butter▢ ½ cup onion (diced, or use 1 tablespoon dried minced onion)▢ 1 lb mushrooms (cleaned, sliced - chanterelle, button mushrooms, or portabella)▢ 1 tablespoon tomato paste▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (1-2 teaspoons, to taste)▢ 1 tablespoon paprika▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 2 cups beef brothSchnitzel {Breaded Fried Pork Cutlet}▢ oil for frying (enough so that the bottom half of your pork is covered)▢ 4 pork steaks (or 2 thick cut pork chops cut into half-thickness, butterflied fully)▢ ½ cup all-purpose flour▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper▢ 2 large eggs (beaten)▢ ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs▢ parsley (fresh, chopped - optional garnish)
InstructionsJägerschnitzel Sauce {Bacon Mushroom Gravy}Fry the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until browning and the fat has been rendered.3 slices bacon Add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt with the bacon.2 tablespoon butter Add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms, saute for about 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the onion is translucent.½ cup onion, 1 lb mushrooms Add the tomato paste, seasoning (salt, pepper, paprika), Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon paprika, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 2 cups beef broth Whisk to combine and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes. The gravy should thicken while simmering. If it does not combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the gravy to thicken if needed. If your gravy is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached. Schnitzel {Breaded Fried Pork Cutlet}Using three shallow dishes, make a dredging station. Combine all-purpose flour with salt and pepper in the first, beat the large eggs in the second, and place plain breadcrumbs in the third.½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 2 large eggs, ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs Move each piece of pork individually through the dredging station steps. Start with coating the pork in flour, shaking off excess flour before moving to the next step.4 pork steaks Coat the flour-coated pork thoroughly with the beaten egg. Allow excess egg to drain off pork before moving to the next step. Bread the egg-coated pork with the plain breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumb into the pork gently, patting it onto the sides and all surfaces as needed. Pan-fry the breaded pork in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Use enough oil so that the heated oil comes up a bit over halfway on the sides of the pork cuts. Cook for approximately 3 minutes per side.oil for frying Transfer the fried schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate when done and repeat for each pork chop or pork steak. Schnitzels can be kept in a warmed oven while the remaining pork is fried.Heat the gravy if needed before serving, then serve each schnitzel with a generous amount of gravy for a wonderful jagerschnitzel dinner.
Equipment You May NeedInstant Read Temperature ProbeFrying PanCast Iron Pan
NotesIf your pork cuts ended up being a bit over ¼ inch in thickness, they can be transferred to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cook at 350ºF (175ºC) for 5 – 10 minutes, or until they have an internal temperature of 145ºF (63ºC) as read by a digital meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Calories: 736kcal (37%) | Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) | Protein: 39g (78%) | Fat: 50g (77%) | Saturated Fat: 31g (194%) | Cholesterol: 187mg (62%) | Sodium: 1098mg (48%) | Potassium: 989mg (28%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 1211IU (24%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 79mg (8%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Course, Pork DishesCuisine German
US CustomaryMetric
