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Oktoberfest Food: 20+ delicious recipes to create a traditional German menu
Oktoberfest is a traditional Bavarian feast of beer and good German food. Take a look at our easy Oktoberfest menu ideas by choosing from sauerkraut, brats, potato recipes and delicious German desserts to kick off your themed party.
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Oktoberfest is a traditional Bavarian feast full of beer and food that has played a part in spreading German food around the world. Although the name includes the word October, this festival is held every year from mid-September until the very first days of October in Munich in honor of crown prince of Bavaria's wedding. In fact, the dates of the festivities were brought forward over the years due to weather issues, making sure that everyone enjoyed the last warm days of the season.
Therefore, every year lovers of beer and good food gather at the fairs in order to dance, sing and enjoy tasty recipes served in the beer tents and stalls around Theresienwiese.
On the other hand, if you can't fly all the way to Germany to take part in the festivities, you can always throw an Oktoberfest-themed party at home with family and friends by creating your own Oktoberfest menu. We have come up with 20+ traditional German recipes that are easy to make, and be sure to get sauerkraut, brats, roasted pork and lager. Remember to always serve tasty snacks, main dishes that transport you to Bavaria, typical desserts and lots of German beer.
Easy Oktoberfest Recipes for your Menu
Oktoberfest Appetizer and Snack Ideas
1. Homemade Pretzel: the fantastic recipe for traditional Bavarian-style pretzels 
A pretzel is a baked Bavarian-style bread-like pastry shaped into a knot and flavored with salt. With crispy edges and a soft, chewy inside, it's salty yet sweet and buttery.
Read the recipe 2. Obatzda: the mouthwatering recipe for Bavarian beer cheese dip to serve at parties 
Obatzda is a Bavarian beer cheese dip served as appetizer at German beer gardens. It's made of white aged soft cheese mixed with butter, beer, onion, and paprika.
Read the recipe 3. Potato Pancakes: the easy recipe for a crispy, potato comfort food dish 
Potato pancakes are an easy, tasty recipe to serve as appetizer or side dish. It's made from potato, onion, flour, and egg then pan-fried to golden brown perfection.
Read the recipe 4. Soft Pretzel Bites: the best recipe for buttery pretzels 
Homemade soft pretzel bites are an amazing easy-to-make snack that the whole family will love. These bite-sized treats are easier to make, since there's no fussing around trying to form that classic pretzel shape, and there's very little active cooking time. So, what are you waiting for? Try out our tasty recipe!
Read the recipe 5. Spicy Bavarian Beer Mustard: a very delicious German recipe 
This traditional mustard is great with sausages, or for dipping pretzels into.
Read the recipe Traditional Oktoberfest Main Dishes
6. Beer Brats: the ultimate recipe for juicy, smoky, flavorful sausages 
Beer brats are a succulent main dish recipe perfect for summer or Oktoberfest parties. Simmer bratwurst with sliced onions and beer, then grill to give them that smoky char.
Read the recipe 7. Sauerbraten: the best recipe for one of the tastiest traditional German dishes 
Sauerbraten is one of German's most delicious national dishes. It's made from rump roast or bottom round roast marinated in a sweet-tangy marinade and cooked to perfection.
Read the recipe 8. Currywurst: the effortless recipe for a popular German street food 
Currywurst is a popular German street food you can enjoy at Imbissbuden or beer gardens. It's made of juicy, thick-sliced bratwurst smothered in seasoned curry ketchup.
Read the recipe 9. Sauerkraut Balls: a must-have appetizer for your Oktoberfest party 
Sauerkraut balls are a classic German beer garden appetizers. These bite-sized balls have a crispy golden brown exterior surrounding a savory, soft filling.
Read the recipe 10. Roast Chicken: the flavorful main dish recipe for a juicy, tender whole roast chicken 
Roast chicken is a classic, tasty main dish recipe. With a crispy skin, whole roast chicken is juicy, tender and flavorful thanks to butter and aromatic herbs.
Read the recipe 11. German Potato Salad: an amazing side dish for your summer parties 
German potato salad is an easy side dish recipe for your summer. It's packed with tender, thick-cut potatoes and crispy bacon tossed in a tangy, sweet dressing.
Read the recipe 12. German Spaetzle: comforting dumplings to replace weeknight pasta 
German Spaetzle are doughy little dumplings made with flour, eggs, yogurt, and milk. They’re shaped and boiled like pasta but have a soft, pillowy texture. Spaetzle originates in Swabia, Germany, and they’re still proudly made and enjoyed there today. It's a delicious recipe that substitutes regular pasta or rice.
Read the recipe 13. Sauerkraut Strudel (Krautstrudel): an easy German recipe 
Sauerkraut strudel, or Krautstrudel, is a German main dish recipe. It's made with phyllo dough stuffed with sauerkraut, bacon, onions, peppers and spices.
Read the recipe 14. German potato dumplings: the delicious dumpling recipe 
These are not very high on salt and flavors. But, only a true foodie will relish the subtle flavor, lovely texture, and delicious combination of this preparation!
Read the recipe 15. Rotkohl: the sweet, tangy recipe for German red cabbage side dish 
Rotkohl is a classic German side dish made of red cabbage, apples, onions simmered in apple cider and spices until tender. Sweet and sour, serve it with sausages and roasts.
Read the recipe 16. Flammkuchen: a tasty recipe for German pizza that you can make in no time 
Flammkuchen (also called German pizza) is a tasty main dish similar to a flatbread. Topped with bacon, onion and crème fraiche, It's savory, smoky and has a crispy thin crust.
Read the recipe 17. Sauerkraut Soup: a delicious, healthy German soup recipe for Sauerkrautsuppe 
Sauerkaut soup (Sauerkrautsuppe in German) is a tasty, healthy recipe perfect for fall. Tangy thanks to the sauerkraut, it's favored with savory bacon pieces and smoky paprika.
Read the recipe 18. Oktoberfest Strudels: the beautiful and tasty savory version 
Because it’s made with ready-made puff pastry and cooked bratwurst sausages, this recipe is easy to make, even for beginner cooks.
Read the recipe 19. Cucumber Salad: the refreshing, healthy recipe for a classic German salad 
This cucumber salad is a healthy, quick summery recipe. Refreshing and easy to make, it's made with cucumber and onions tossed in a lightly sweet yet tart vinaigrette.
Read the recipe Oktoberfest Desserts
20. Krapfen: the amazing recipe for easy German jam doughnuts 
Krapfen are an easy recipe to make German jam-filled doughnuts. Usually enjoyed during Carnival in Europe, they're soft, airy and golden brown with a white ring around the center.
Read the recipe 21. Bavarian Cream: the classic dessert recipe from Germany 
Authentic Bavarian Cream is made of a thick egg custard flavored with vanilla, and lightened with whipped cream before being chilled. It will set while in the fridge, and you can set and serve it in little glass dishes with some fruit compote on the side.
Read the recipe 22. Apple Strudel: the original recipe of the traditional Austrian dessert 
Apple strudel is a traditional Austrian dessert with a very thin, flaky crust made with strudel dough. Then it's rolled and filled with apples, raisins, pine nuts and spices.
Read the recipe 23. Donauwelle: the easy, decadent recipe for a German dessert 
Donauwelle cake (Snow White Cake) is a German dessert with a marbled, wavy look. It consists of layers of sponge cake, vanilla pudding, chocolate ganache, cherries.
Read the recipe 24. Black Forest Truffles: The most decadent chocolate dessert ever! 
The only problem is that these truffles (like all other) take too long to chill and set. So, stay patient to enjoy a delicious treat in the end!
Read the recipe 25. German apple cake: a must try apple and walnut cake recipe 
To top it all, you will be delighted to marry the soft and delicious slice of cake with the lovely and creamy frosting.
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