Hungarian · Dinner

Rakott Krumpli

Layers of boiled potato, hard-boiled egg, smoked sausage and sour cream, baked until golden. A Hungarian family supper.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 1 hr 45 min total Serves 6 servings Easy
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Method

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  1. Boil the potatoes in their skins for 20 minutes, until just tender. Drain, let cool for 10 minutes, then peel and cut into 5 mm slices.

  2. Meanwhile, boil the eggs for 10 minutes, then cool in cold water, peel and slice.

  3. Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F and butter a 24 x 30 cm baking dish. Whisk the sour cream, milk, salt, paprika and pepper together.

  4. Lay a third of the potato slices in the dish, then half the eggs, half the sausage and a third of the sour cream mixture. Repeat. Finish with the last of the potatoes and cover with the remaining sour cream mixture. Dot with the butter.

  5. Bake for 40 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown at the edges. Rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Chef’s Tips

  • Use waxy potatoes. Floury ones fall apart when sliced and layered.
  • Slice the potatoes and eggs to an even thickness so that the layers cook and cut cleanly.
  • Do not skip the rest before cutting. It lets the sauce settle so that the portions hold together.

Pairing Suggestions

  • Pickled cucumbers
  • A green salad
  • Paprika-dusted sour cream

Storage & Reheating

Keep in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in a 180°C oven for 15 minutes.

Common questions

How long does Rakott Krumpli take to make?

About 1 hour 45 minutes in total — 30 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.

What are the key tips for making Rakott Krumpli?

Use waxy potatoes. Floury ones fall apart when sliced and layered. Slice the potatoes and eggs to an even thickness so that the layers cook and cut cleanly. Do not skip the rest before cutting. It lets the sauce settle so that the portions hold together.

What should I serve with Rakott Krumpli?

Pickled cucumbers; A green salad; Paprika-dusted sour cream.

Is Rakott Krumpli suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is gluten-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Rakott Krumpli?

About 431 kcal per serving, with 17 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 27 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

431Calories
17gProtein
30gCarbs
27gFat
4gFibre
3gSugar
950mgSodium

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