
Rakott Krumpli is a comforting, classic Hungarian layered potato casserole made with potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, Hungarian sausage, and creamy sour cream. Itโs simple, hearty, and perfect for family dinners.
๐ Ingredients (Serves 6โ8)
- 2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes
- 5 large eggs
- 12 oz (350 g) Hungarian smoked sausage (Kolbรกsz), sliced
- 2 cups (450 g) sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing + dotting top)
- Salt, to taste
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- ยฝ tsp paprika (optional, but traditional ๐ญ๐บ)
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes
Wash potatoes and boil them whole (with skin) in salted water until fork-tender (about 20โ25 minutes). Let cool, peel, and slice into rounds. - Boil the Eggs
Hard-boil eggs (10 minutes), cool, peel, and slice. - Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Grease a baking dish with butter. - Layer the Casserole
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom.
- Add half of the sliced eggs.
- Add half of the sausage slices.
- Spread sour cream generously on top.
- Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Finish & Bake
Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
Bake for 35โ45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden on top. - Rest & Serve
Let rest 10โ15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
๐ก Tips
- For extra richness, mix a spoonful of sour cream with a little milk before spreading.
- Some families add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top for a crisp finish.
- Best served with a simple cucumber salad or pickles.
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