14 Oktoberfest Recipes That Will Transport You To Germany

Oktoberfest Food Ideas + Recipes

Vegan Sheet Pan German Sausage And Veggies

This is a great all-in-one recipe for any lover of German food. Cabbage, potatoes, and vegan sausages (plus mustard and sauerkraut, of course) makes this a recipe that you can't miss.

Beer Brats

Our favorite ‘kraut combo is hands down when it’s sitting on top of sausage. Repurpose this recipe for game day and everyone will thank you.

Letter Pretzels

Seriously, we can’t get enough pretzels. This step-by-step recipe will teach you how to knead and twist with the best of Bavaria to make huge soft pretzels. Prep these puppies for game day or simply for your Tuesday snack.

Flying Tomato Beer Cocktail

Those pretzels making you thirsty? While we’re sure you can handle reaching for a cold German brew on your own, this beer cocktail is more than your average beer, creating a completely new drinking experience.

Pretzel Bites + Mustard

Your favorite mall food court may have picked up this snack, but the Germans still do it best. Pretzel bites are a great on-the-go snack or appetizer that you can pair with homemade or artisanal mustard for a delicious and dippable recipe.

Spaetzle

You can’t celebrate Oktoberfest without including the staples. While not the prettiest or most colorful noodle dish on the block, spaetzle can be paired with a variety of sauces and meats for a filling dinner. Basically, it’s your Deutschland blank canvas.

Chicken Schnitzel

Ok so schnitzel might technically require veal, but we'll consider this Germany’s version of Southern comfort food. If you’re a lover of fried chicken, you ought to be all over this recipe.

Trout Schnitzel with Spaetzle and Mustard Caper Cream Sauce

For a different spin on the above Chicken Schnitzel recipe, try making a trout version with spaetzle and mustard caper cream sauce. The buttery and flavorful tastes of this recipe will have you ready to make this all year.

Potato Salad

You may have inhaled scoop after scoop of potato salad at every picnic and barbecue this summer, but this recipe is a bit different. Traditional German potato salad has a signature vinegar dressing and is served warm, making it stand apart from its American counterparts.

Caramelized Apple Cake

Gather round, all ye apple pie lovers. This recipe is just for you. The sweet and tart tastes of your classic apple pie are combined in this cross between a cake and pie that is absolutely irresistible.

Cheddar Apple Beer Cheese Soup

You had us at beer cheese. The flavors of your favorite cheesy pretzel dip are combined with the tart taste of apple in this creative soup. Warm up the chilly fall nights ahead with this German-inspired soup recipe.

Beer Brat Carbonara

You may think that pasta is a totally Italian dish, but this recipe adds a unique hint of German heritage for a dinner you just gotta try. Classic carbonara is combined with savory beer brats to create a pasta recipe that will be unlike anything you’ve had before!

Beer Mac and Cheese

Here we have two of our favorite things: mac and cheese and beer. What more could you want? Make your macaroni a bit more Oktoberfest-appropriate by adding beer cheese in place of your classic cheddar variety for a rich and creamy recipe.

German Grilled Cheese

This simple sandwich is packing all of your classic German ingredients. It’s got your German sausage, sauerkraut, and more for an out-of-this-country upgrade on your typical grilled cheese.