Hungarian Layered Potato Casserole (Printable Version)
Hearty Hungarian casserole with layered potatoes, smoked sausage, eggs, and sour cream baked until golden and bubbly.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - 1½ tsp salt, divided
08 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp breadcrumbs
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of butter.
02 - Place the 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 the onion until translucent; set aside.
05 - Layer one-third of the potato slices on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
06 - Add half of the egg slices, half of the sausage slices, and half of the sautéed onions. Dollop and gently spread one-third of the sour cream over the layer.
07 - Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, eggs, sausage, onions, and another third of the sour cream.
08 - Finish with a final layer of potatoes, season with remaining salt and pepper, and spread the remaining sour cream over the top. Dot with butter. Optionally, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top for extra crunch.
09 - Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms humble ingredients into something extraordinary that tastes like it took hours to make
- The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if they last that long
02 -
- Do not overcook the potatoes during boiling or they will fall apart when you try to slice them
- Letting the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking helps the layers set and makes serving much easier
03 -
- Slice potatoes as evenly as possible so all layers cook at the same rate
- Warm the sour cream slightly before spreading so it glides over the layers without tearing them