German Potato Bake

Dive into comfort food bliss with this indulgent German Potato Bake, a hearty and flavorful casserole that's perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Featuring tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes, crispy bacon, caramelized yellow onions, and a luscious blend of sour cream and melted Gouda cheese, this dish packs a rich, creamy flavor in every bite. Elevated with a hint of garlic, smoky paprika, and fresh parsley, it combines rustic German-inspired ingredients with an irresistible baked finish. Ready in just over an hour and baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this potato bake is a crowd-pleasing side dish or satisfying main course that’s as easy to prepare as it is delightful to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes
• 1 large yellow onion
• 8 slices bacon
• 1.5 cups sour cream
• 1.5 cups grated gouda cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the potatoes into rounds about 1/8 inch thick. Set aside in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.

Step 3

Dice the bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Use the bacon grease in the skillet to sauté the finely sliced onion over medium heat until golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic in the last minute of cooking and stir well. Transfer to a small bowl.

Step 5

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter.

Step 6

Drain the potatoes and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Arrange half of the potato slices in an even layer in the baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle half of the caramelized onions, half of the cooked bacon, half the salt, pepper, and paprika over the potatoes.

Step 8

Dollop half of the sour cream in small spoonfuls over the layer and sprinkle with a third of the grated gouda.

Step 9

Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, onions, bacon, spices, sour cream, and another third of the cheese.

Step 10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 12

Garnish the baked dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1990.9 grams (1990.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3178

Total Fat 184.40g	236%
Saturated Fat 105.00g	525%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 482mg	161%
Sodium 5146mg	224%
Total Carbohydrate 301.90g	110%
Dietary Fiber 30.10g	108%
Total Sugars 43.90g
Protein 108.00g	216%

Vitamin D 51IU	254%
Calcium 1912mg	147%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 7273mg	155%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 36.6%