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Photo of: Spaetzle, Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole

Spaetzle, Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole

Submitted by: Experimenter 
Living In: La Grange, Illinois, USA
This wonderful dish combines all things Oktoberfest! It has spaetzle and sausage, and the sauerkraut is flavored with bacon, brown sugar, apples, and sauteed onions. 
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Oktoberfest Chili

Submitted by: bbuedel 
A hearty and different chili with bratwurst, sauerkraut, and German beer, plus the typical chili beans, peppers, and spices, brings a German twist to this Oktoberfest favorite. 
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Diana's Guinness Chocolate Cake with Guinness Chocolate Icing

Submitted by: ScandoGirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Canajoharie, New York, USA
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
Chocolate cake and rich chocolate icing are both flavored with Irish stout beer in this sumptuous layer cake. Why wait till St. Patrick's Day? Enjoy it anytime, from a special birthday to Father's Day. 
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Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

Submitted by: LisaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Living In: Sellersburg, Indiana, USA
Mini rolls stuffed with deli ham and melted Swiss cheese are baked with a savory poppyseed-mustard sauce for an easy, tasty little bite or appetizer. 
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Brian's German Potato Salad

Submitted by: Lynn Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Living In: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Bacon, onions, and celery seed flavor this rich, warm German potato salad. 
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Creamy Roasted Parsnip Soup

Submitted by: Alan Dorchak 
Living In: Miami, Florida, USA
Wintry spices make this a rich, creamy, and flavorful holiday favorite! 
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Merritt's Butternut Squash Gratin

Submitted by: Merrittorious Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA
Living In: Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA
Slightly sweet golden squash is topped with a savory herbed cheese-breadcrumb topping. It's been my signature dish every Thanksgiving for the last 12 years. It takes a bit of work, but it is so, so worth it. Your guests will ask you for the recipe, so be prepared. 
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On Wisconsin Beer Brats

Submitted by: Dgoodcookr 
Home Town: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Kyle, Texas, USA
Bratwurst simmers in a slow cooker with beer, onions, spices, and sauerkraut. Prepare them in the morning and they will be ready for game time. 
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Octoberfest Pork Chops

Submitted by: saraesch 
Boneless pork chops are marinated for 30 minutes in a mixture made of Octoberfest special brew, garlic, and Old Bay™ seasoning, breaded and then baked to perfection. 
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Stew Beef Sauerbraten

Submitted by: Edwina Hoffer 
This is the quickest and easiest way to make Sauerbraten that was handed down by my grandmother. Our family has always used a pressure cooker. However, a Dutch oven or large pot may be substituted but this would increase the cooking time. 
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Fresh Bratwurst Wisconsin Style

Submitted by: LECHEFRENE 
Home Town: Brainerd, Minnesota, USA
Living In: Ishpeming, Michigan, USA
Pork butt and veal are the base for this fresh bratwurst sausage recipe seasoned with mustard seed, sage and nutmeg. 
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Brined Bratwurst

Submitted by: Cookin' Kliebor 
Living In: Berlin, Connecticut, USA
This is a simple dish using fresh bratwurst, onions, and balsamic vinegar. It has a nice tangy flavor, and is excellent served in crusty bread and topped with spicy mustard. 
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Sheboygan Grilled Brats

Submitted by: PBFITZ 
Finishing bratwursts in beer sauce just make them better. Around our house, we eat them with ketchup and mustard, and the cooked onions from the brat sauce. 
Photo of: German Spaetzle with Sauerkraut

German Spaetzle with Sauerkraut

Submitted by: Jutta 
Living In: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
I am from Germany and this was one of our favorite foods to make. Homemade authentic spaetzle with sauerkraut and breadcrumbs sauteed in butter. Delicious. 
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German Potato Casserole

Provided by: Taste of Home
I bring this dish to an annual Oktoberfest party. Everyone likes it, which ensures our invitation back year after year. There are never any leftovers to bring home. -Dara Luburgh, Sparta, New Jersey 
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Mushroom Stuffed Beef Rouladen

Submitted by: MICHELLE0011 
Thin slices of beef are wrapped around a mushroom filling, then braised in the oven until tender. 
Photo of: Authentic German Bread (Bauernbrot)

Authentic German Bread (Bauernbrot)

Submitted by: Petra 
Here is a great recipe for authentic German Sourdough Bread. This bread tastes almost exactly like the bread we buy back home in Bavaria, Germany. There, to this day, they bake their bread in a very old stone oven in the middle of a small village, once every 2 weeks. They bake a whole bunch at once, and then you can buy it and freeze extras until the next baking day. It's the best German bread I know! 
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Semmelknoedel (Bread Dumplings)

Submitted by: Peachy 
Home Town: New York, New York, USA
Living In: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
My Bavarian Oma made these large dumplings to accompany roast pork or game dishes, any meat with gravy, or with mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Serve one dumpling alongside your meat, and cover with a little gravy. 
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Fleischkuechle (Flesh-Keek-Luh)

Submitted by: LYSS17 
Deep fried dumplings with seasoned ground beef. This is a favorite in Germany. Our family is German and my grandfather taught me how to me it! Recipe sounds odd. Take a chance. I guarantee your family will love it! 
Photo of: Badische Schupfnudeln (Potato Noodles)

Badische Schupfnudeln (Potato Noodles)

Submitted by: Seb 
Traditional of southwestern Germany, this delicious homemade potato noodle goes well with all sorts of dishes. 

 

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