🇭🇺 Hungarian Cuisine

Rakott Krumpli

Layered Potato Casserole

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Calories 372 kcal

Golden layers of sliced potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and sour cream baked until bubbling — Hungary's beloved comfort casserole.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil potatoes in their skins until just tender, about 20 min. Cool, peel, and slice into 5mm rounds.
  2. 2 Butter a large baking dish. Layer potato slices, season with salt and pepper, then add sliced eggs and dollops of sour cream. Repeat layers.
  3. 3 Finish with a layer of potatoes topped with remaining sour cream.
  4. 4 Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top and dot with butter.
  5. 5 Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 min until golden brown and bubbling.
  6. 6 Let rest 10 min before serving.

Did You Know?

Rakott krumpli was traditionally a Friday dish in Hungary when Catholic families abstained from meat, making it a beloved meatless comfort food.