Authentic Hungarian Rakott Krumpli (Cheesy Potato Casserole)

Cheesy Hungarian Rakott Krumpli Potato Casserole Served on Plate With Cherry Tomatoes

Authentic Hungarian Rakott Krumpli (Cheesy Potato Casserole)

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Hungarian

Diet: Low Fat

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1 10

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: portions

Calories: 477kcal

Author: Timea

A traditional Transylvanian-style layered potato casserole made with hard-boiled eggs, smoky Hungarian sausage (Kolbász), and a rich sour cream topping. This recipe features my unique grated potato method to ensure a perfectly moist, creamy texture in every bite. Easy, comforting, and authentic!

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Equipment

1 Soup Pot
1 Frying Pan
1 glass oven tray

Ingredients

The Base:

1 kg white potatoes boiled in skins and peeled
7 pieces large eggs hard-boiled and peeled

The Flavor Boosters:

150 g smoked pork sausage sliced
1 piece large leek thinly sliced
3 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder Hungarian
2 tablespoon vegetable mix from soup like Vegeta
3 teaspoon sea salt kosher
2 teaspoon ground pepper freshly ground

The Topping:

150 g cheddar cheese grated
300 ml sour cream Full-fat

Instructions

Prep the Foundation: Boil the potatoes in their skins until fork-tender. In a separate pot, hard-boil the eggs for 10 minutes. Cool, peel, and grate both the potatoes and the eggs using a coarse grater.
Sauté the Base: Heat oil in a pan and sauté the sliced leeks with paprika and a pinch of salt until soft. Add the sliced sausage and fry for 5 minutes until the oils are released. Do not drain the oil.
Layer the Casserole: Lightly oil a baking dish. Spread half the grated potatoes on the bottom and season. Pour the entire leek and sausage mixture (including the flavored oil) over the potatoes.
Add Protein: Grate 5 eggs over the sausage. Top with the remaining potatoes and the last 2 grated eggs.
Add Toppings: Spread the sour cream evenly over the top and sprinkle generously with grated cheddar cheese.
Bake: Cover and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes. Remove cover and grill (broil) for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
Rest: Let the dish sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

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Notes

Pro Tip: For the most authentic flavor, use authentic Hungarian Gyulai or Csabai sausage. If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with smoked tofu or sautéed mushrooms and add an extra half-teaspoon of smoked paprika to the sour cream.

Don't forget to watch my step-by-step video tutorial embedded above the recipe card!

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