Hungarian Rakott Krumpli Casserole (Print Version)

Hearty Hungarian casserole with layered potatoes, smoked sausage, eggs, and sour cream baked until golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3.3 lbs waxy potatoes, peeled
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

→ Proteins

03 - 6 large eggs

→ Meats

04 - 10 oz smoked Hungarian sausage, sliced

→ Dairy

05 - 2 cups sour cream
06 - 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Pantry

07 - 1.5 tsp salt, divided
08 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp breadcrumbs

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of butter.
02 - Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 18–20 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain, cool, and slice into ¼-inch rounds.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, cool under cold water, peel, and slice.
04 - In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and gently sauté onion until translucent; set aside.
05 - Layer one-third of potato slices on bottom of baking dish. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Add half of egg slices, half of sausage slices, and half of sautéed onions. Dollop and spread one-third of sour cream over layer.
06 - Repeat with another layer of potatoes, remaining eggs, sausage, onions, and another third of sour cream.
07 - Finish with final layer of potatoes, season with remaining salt and pepper, spread remaining sour cream over top, and dot with butter. Optionally sprinkle breadcrumbs for crunch. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Layers upon layers of comfort food that hug you from the inside
  • The kind of Sunday dinner that makes everyone linger at the table longer
  • Potatoes that become impossibly creamy while holding their shape perfectly
02 -
  • Dont rush the potato cooling step or you will burn your fingers slicing them
  • The sour cream can separate if your oven is too hot so 180°C is the sweet spot
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you want perfectly even potato slices but a sharp knife works fine
  • Sprinkle smoked paprika between layers for an extra hit of Hungarian flavor

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