German Sausage Loaf

Elevate your comfort food game with this hearty and flavorful German Sausage Loaf! Combining juicy ground pork with traditional bratwurst, aromatic sautéed onions and garlic, and a medley of warm spices like smoked paprika and nutmeg, this recipe delivers bold, rustic flavors reminiscent of German cuisine. Enriched with milk-soaked breadcrumbs for a tender texture and finished with fresh parsley for vibrant notes, this easy-to-make loaf is baked to golden perfection in just under an hour. Serve it warm with classic sides like mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, or rye bread for a satisfying and authentic meal. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe captures the essence of German comfort food in every slice.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground pork
• 2 links Bratwurst sausages (casing removed)
• 75 grams Breadcrumbs
• 60 ml Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 10 grams Butter
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a standard loaf pan with vegetable oil.

Step 2

Heat a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them soak for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, bratwurst (with casings removed), soaked breadcrumbs, sautéed onion and garlic, egg, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, ground nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.

Step 5

Using your hands, mix the ingredients together until fully blended. Be careful not to overwork the mixture to avoid a dense loaf.

Step 6

Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F) and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the sausage loaf from the oven and allow it to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 9

Carefully slice the loaf and serve warm with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, or a slice of rye bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1000.1 grams (1000.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2751

Total Fat 192.60g	247%
Saturated Fat 66.70g	334%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 819mg	273%
Sodium 5837mg	254%
Total Carbohydrate 78.00g	28%
Dietary Fiber 5.50g	20%
Total Sugars 14.20g
Protein 173.90g	348%

Vitamin D 83IU	413%
Calcium 370mg	28%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 772mg	16%

*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: 63.2%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 11.4%