45 Delicious & Easy German Recipes to Make at Home

You are going to love all these easy German recipes . I fell in love with German food when I was there several years ago. Each delicious recipe comes with full step-by-step instructions so you can make it at home.







For many people, the only time they eat traditional German food is at German restaurants, but these delicious German recipes are easy to make yourself.


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Travel is my passion, and my favorite way to explore is through the food. I try to share my favorites from my trips, like this Italian bean soup or one of these traditional Italian desserts , many of which I tasted when I was in Italy on the Costa Smeralda Mediterranean cruise .



When I was in Regensburg with Viking River Cruises a few years ago, the first thing we did was head to the Historic Sausage Kitchen of Regensburg for a brat.







You really can't go to this part of the world and not have this experience. Until you get there, try this roasted bratwurst skillet meal .







A beer is a must with a bratwurst!







A few years later I spent some time exploring the Romantic Road in Germany . After that trip, I knew I wanted to share some traditional German food with you. 







I loved the food in Germany, but feel like so many people told me not to get excited about eating there. They were SO wrong!



There is a very serious German food culture, and those who told me not to expect amazing food just hadn't tasted truly authentic recipes from Germany.



These recipes are scrumptious any time of year, but especially popular when Oktoberfest rolls around! Have an Oktoberfest night at your house for something festive. We could all use a cheery holiday meal!



Comfort Food at its Best



Traditional German cuisine is pure comfort food, in a stick to your ribs kind of way. You'll find different styles of food depending on the region of Germany.



I've read that people in Northern Germany prefer potatoes versus those who would rather have noodles in Southern Germany. I think it depends on what I'm eating, don't you?



Most of the time the meat is braised, though there are also 1,500 different varieties of sausages, usually fully cooked in a water bath and finished on some type of griddle or grill.



And then there are the delicious and easy German recipes for side dishes. YUM!



Though I didn't see that many traditional veggies when I was in Germany, I did fall hard for their potato salad, applesauce, and that popular dish, German spaetzle dumplings! We had the street food version at a festival and I think I could live on spaetzle!



I do think you should try the traditional German recipe for sauerkraut. My grandmother made sauerkraut to put on hot dogs and I hated it.



I was actually intimidated about even trying it in Germany, and now I can't imagine not having it with Bratwurst. We do not know how to make sauerkraut here in the United States!



Sometimes, one of these hearty authentic German recipes is just what you need at the end of a long day.



These are the best German recipes I've found, and they are easy to prepare and very family-friendly, which means the kids will like them, too! You might just fall in love with German cooking!



Even vegans will find a couple of recipes here, and scroll to the bottom for a couple of German desserts!




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Pan-roasted Bratwurst Skillet

Get ready for a flavor explosion with this easy recipe for one skillet bratwurst. Roasting these ingredients together melds the flavors into a pan of pure deliciousness.






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Cheddar and Ale Bratwurst Soup

This delicious cheddar and ale bratwurst soup is so easy to make. This is the perfect dinner for chilly evenings, but don't save it for the winter months. It's good all year long!

Cheddar and Ale Bratwurst Soup




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German Beer Cheese Dip

This German Beer Cheese Dip is so delicious and super easy to prepare. It's one of the most delicious dishes on this list and great for parties.

German Beer Cheese Dip




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Sourdough Pretzels

Learn how to make these soft Sourdough Pretzels with this detailed, visual recipe. No lye is needed to make these sourdough pretzels dark brown and chewy!

Sourdough Pretzels




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Skillet Gypsy Schnitzel Dinner

This easy and delicious German skillet pepper schnitzel dinner recipe is made of pork cutlets paired with onions and fresh peppers and then smothered in a creamy tomato sauce.

Skillet Gypsy Schnitzel Dinner




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Sauerkraut Chickpea Flour Pierogies with Spiced Apple Sauce

Homemade sauerkraut chickpea flour pierogies in seconds! A gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, & vegan dinner!

Sauerkraut Chickpea Flour Pierogies with Spiced Apple Sauce




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Authentic Homemade Sauerkraut

Learn how to make your own delicious and nutritious authentic homemade sauerkraut in easy to follow steps using the process of fermentation.

Authentic Homemade Sauerkraut




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Sauerbraten

This Sauerbraten recipe is far from your typical pot roast with its wonderful depth of flavor. Comforting deliciousness!

Sauerbraten




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Vegan Cabbage Soup with Sausages

This vegan cabbage vegetable soup with sausages is very satisfying and comforting to eat especially as we added some vegan sour cream.

Vegan Cabbage Soup with Sausages




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Hot German Potato Salad

A simple recipe for Hot German potato salad that is tangy, savory, and slightly sweet. It’s loaded with crunchy bacon & sauteed onion and tossed in an addicting apple cider vinegar, mustard & bacon fat dressing.

Hot German Potato Salad




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Slow Cooker Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy

This mouth-watering old-world dish is tender and absolutely delicious served over spaetzle or soft egg noodles!

Slow Cooker Sauerbraten Beef in Gingersnap Gravy




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Authentic German Potato Salad

This authentic German Potato Salad recipe has been a family favorite for more than 70 years! The intensely flavorful, vinegar-based dressing is sweet and tangy. Perfect as a hearty side dish!

Authentic German Potato Salad




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German Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing

Just like your Oma used to make only better (and NOT watery)! Easy and Delicious!

German Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing




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Skillet Cabbage with Bacon & Garlic

An easy keto-friendly Skillet Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic recipe that will make everyone a fan of humble cabbage!

Skillet Cabbage with Bacon & Garlic




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Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Sausage Recipe with Potatoes and Apples

This sausage and sauerkraut slow cooker recipe is gluten-free. A sauerkraut and apples slow cooker recipe made with sausage and potatoes.

Slow Cooker Sauerkraut and Sausage




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Spaetzle with Bacon and Onions

Bacon onion spaetzle in a simple but delicious combination of pasta, bacon, caramelized onions, and cheese. It's the perfect comfort food.

Spaetzle with Bacon and Onions




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Easy Cabbage And Andouille Sausage Skillet - Dancing Through the Rain

This Cabbage And Andouille Sausage Skillet is an easy low carb dinner that is keto, dairy free & gluten free! Protein and veggies in one bowl!

Cabbage And Sausage Skillet




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Instant Pot Brats

Instant pot brats with beer makes an easy and delicious dinner idea when you need a quick bratwurst recipe. Make these low carb brats by using low carb beer

Instant Pot Brats




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Gluten Free German Schnitzel with Potato Salad

This will be your family’s FAVORITE Gluten-free German wiener schnitzel recipe! Pork schnitzel that is golden brown and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside!

Gluten Free German Schnitzel with Potato Salad




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German Potato Pancakes

These homemade authentic German Potato Pancakes are slightly salty, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and pure comfort food delight. This is your dream German recipe for potato pancakes and it just so happens to be gluten-free.

German Potato Pancakes




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German Potato Salad

This is another variation of German potato salad I think you're really going to love. An especially delicious recipe, this one offers a tangy twist on the traditional mayo filled potato salad we eat here in the United States.

German Potato Salad




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Spaetzle Recipe

This is an awesome recipe for homemade German egg noodles also known as spaetzle. These is the perfect German pasta to mix in with your German pot roast or soup or with a creamy sauce.

Spaetzle Recipe




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German Solyanka Recipe

This hearty, savory and slightly spicy soup has a unique taste. Originating in Eastern Europe, solyanka is a comfort food German soup to serve alongside a loaf of warm crusty bread

German Solyanka Recipe




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Beef Rouladen

Thin slices of beef roll-ups with onion and dill pickle create this delicious German Rouladen. This entree is even more delicious when served with a traditional German cucumber or potato salad.

Beef Rouladen




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Old Fashioned German Potato Salad

Another really traditional recipe for potato salad. I loved it when I was in Germany!

Old Fashioned German Potato Salad




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Traditional German Cabbage Rolls Recipe

This Traditional German Cabbage Rolls recipe is easy to make with the step-by-step guidance. A favorite meat dish in the US and Germany.

Traditional German Cabbage Rolls




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Schweinebraten (German Roast Pork Shoulder)

This classic German dish is all about the contrast between savory, fork-tender meat and a crispy, tender crust of pork crackling flavored with cumin, caraway, and mustard seeds.

Schweinebraten (German Roast Pork Shoulder)




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Holiday Riesling Potato Soup

This creamy German Riesling Potato Soup is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It’s topped with festive crouton stars.

Riesling Potato Soup




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German Cucumber Salad Recipe

This German cucumber salad is crunchy and refreshing. Two dressing options are provided: make it with vinegar and oil or with creamy dressing. Easy to make.

German Cucumber Salad Recipe




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German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

Hearty pork chops and sauerkraut baked in a 9x13 dish. This classic German meal makes juicy boneless pork with sauerkraut, to serve with mashed potatoes!

German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut




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Braised Red Cabbage Recipe

A vibrant, tangy and sweet, European-inspired side dish that’s easy and versatile!

Braised Red Cabbage Recipe




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Schinkennudeln (German Ham and Egg Pasta)

Schinkennudeln is a simple German pasta dish with ham and scrambled eggs. An easy family friendly dinner idea - ready in under 30 minutes!

Schinkennudeln (German Ham and Egg Pasta)




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Meat and Cabbage Buns

Meat and Cabbage Buns are a simple rustic recipe that packs big flavor and are easy to pack as a meal on the go.

Meat and Cabbage Buns




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Easy Frikadellen Recipe (German Meat Patties)

Frikadellen are German Meat Patties. Precurors to hamburger, these open faced sandwiches are a great weeknight meal or an easy way to celebrate Octoberfest!

Easy Frikadellen Recipe (German Meat Patties)




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Currywurst

Currywurst is an iconic street food in Germany, and for good reason! Bratwurst sausages get paired with a tasty curry ketchup. It’s so good.

Currywurst




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Crockpot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

Crockpot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut is a tart and tangy meal with a sweet side. This easy weeknight meal is tasty and gluten free.

Crockpot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut




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Vegan Schnitzel (Tofu)

Crispy, tender, and flavorful, these Vegan Schnitzel are actually made from tofu and they’re incredibly delicious.

Vegan Schnitzel (Tofu)




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Flammkuchen

Flammkuchen - a German pizza topped with creme fraiche and smothered in sauteed onions & crisp bacon. Rustic, delicious & unique!

Flammkuchen




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German Carrot and Apple Salad

Authentic German carrot and apple salad with walnuts. Refreshing, healthy, vegan and vegetarian-friendly, and oh so delicious!

German Carrot and Apple Salad



This delicious German dark rye bread would be a fabulous side dish or to make sandwiches with leftover meats the next day!




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German Dark Rye Bread

A rich, aromatic dark rye bread infused with molasses, cocoa, and a triple-seed mix for distinctive flavor and color. Detailed step-by-step directions.

German Dark Rye Bread



The perfect side dish for many of these authentic German foods would be potato dumplings, German pancakes, German red cabbage, French fries, or white asparagus if you can find it.



German Desserts



What's your favorite of the delicious sweets in Germany? I love Bee Sting Cake, Apple Strudel, of course, the most famous German food, that delicious Black Forest Cake with those amazing sour cherries! Below are a couple for you to try.




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Bavarian Apple Torte

Finally, for dessert, you must try this amazing Bavarian Torte! It has a delicious shortbread crust, a creamy, decadent cheesecake layer, and it's topped off with cinnamon apples and sliced almonds. I think I'd have to top it with vanilla ice cream!

Bavarian Apple Torte




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Black Forest Cake Recipe

This Black Forest Cake is a famous German chocolate cake. It has 4 chocolatey layers, 1 lb of kirsch infused cherries and a light whipped cream.

Black Forest Cake Recipe




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German Apple Cake - Easy Kuchen Recipe

This German Apple Cake or Apple Kuchen with a pastry crust, topping of sliced baking apples, and cinnamon sugar is both easy and delicious!

German Apple Cake - Easy Kuchen Recipe




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German Pfeffernüsse Cookies

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