Rakott Krumpli
Hungarian Layered Potatoes
A beloved Hungarian comfort food, Rakott Krumpli is a hearty casserole of sliced potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and smoked paprika sausage layered with sour cream and baked to golden perfection.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Potatoes(about 6-7 medium, boiled until tender but firm, then sliced)
- 5 large Eggs(hard-boiled, peeled, and sliced)
- 300 g Smoked paprika sausage(chorizo-style, sliced into coins)
- 600 ml Sour cream(full fat)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt(to taste)
- Black pepper(to taste)
- Sweet paprika powder(for sprinkling)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- 2
Begin layering the ingredients in the baking dish: start with a layer of sliced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with a little sour cream. Add a layer of sliced hard-boiled eggs, season again, and sprinkle with paprika powder. Add a layer of sausage slices.
- 3
Repeat the layering process: potatoes, eggs, sausage, and sour cream, seasoning each layer as you go.
- 4
Finish with a final layer of potatoes. Spread the remaining sour cream evenly over the top layer.
- 5
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a creamier sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of milk into the sour cream before layering.
- ✓Ensure the potatoes are cooked until tender but still hold their shape to prevent the casserole from becoming mushy.
- ✓Using a good quality smoked paprika sausage (like Hungarian kolbász or chorizo) is key to the dish's flavor.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Some recipes include a layer of sautéed onions.
- A sprinkle of fresh dill or parsley can be added as a garnish.