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Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Layered Potato Casserole)
A comforting, hearty dish of sliced potatoes, creamy sour cream, eggs, and sausage, baked to golden perfection. A staple of Hungarian home cooking!
🍽️ Ingredients *(Serves 6-8)*
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2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes (waxy type, like Yukon Gold)
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4 large eggs, hard-boiled & sliced
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10 oz (300g) smoked sausage (Hungarian kolbász or kielbasa), sliced
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 ½ cups (350ml) sour cream
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½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (or milk)
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1 tsp sweet paprika
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
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½ cup (50g) breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Potatoes
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Boil unpeeled potatoes until just tender (20-25 mins). Cool, peel, and slice into ¼-inch rounds.
2️⃣ Sauté the Onion & Sausage
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In a pan, cook onion in a little oil until soft. Add sliced sausage and paprika; cook 2 mins.
3️⃣ Layer the Casserole (Like a Hungarian lasagna!)
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Layer in this order:
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1/3 potatoes → salt & pepper
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1/2 sausage & onion → 1/2 sliced eggs → 1/2 sour cream mixture
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Repeat layers, ending with potatoes on top.
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Mix sour cream + heavy cream, then spread over final layer. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs (if using).
4️⃣ Bake
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Cover with foil; bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 mins. Uncover, bake 15-20 mins until golden.
5️⃣ Rest & Serve
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Let sit 10 mins before slicing. Garnish with extra paprika and fresh parsley.
🌟 Tips & Variations
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Vegetarian? Skip sausage, add sautéed mushrooms or cheese.
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Extra Creamy? Add 1 cup grated cheese (Trappist or Edam) between layers.
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Make Ahead: Assemble, refrigerate overnight, then bake.
Why Hungarians Love It
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Simple & filling—perfect for chilly nights.
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Uses pantry staples—no fancy ingredients!
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Tastes even better the next day (if leftovers exist!).
Pair with pickles and a crisp cucumber salad (uborkasaláta). Jó étvágyat! (Enjoy your meal!) 🇭🇺❤️
(Note: Some families add sliced hot dogs instead of sausage—controversial but tasty!)
