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German Dinner in 15 Minutes

Cultural Context

Originating from Germany, this quick dinner showcases traditional flavors like bratwurst and sauerkraut, staples of German cuisine. It reflects the country's love for hearty, savory meals that can be prepared swiftly, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Today, variations exist across the globe, adapting to local tastes while maintaining the essence of German comfort food.

GermanDEmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
4 eggs
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup flour
1 pound chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried garlic
olive oil
5 to 6 potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion
1 clove garlic
3 ounces hard cheese (like Parmesan)
3 to 4 mushrooms
1/4 stick butter (30 grams)
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
bunch of thyme
1 tomato
5 ounces cheddar cheese
2 handfuls arugula
1 bell pepper
1 cucumber
1 tomato
1 avocado
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

bratwurst

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fermented vegetables

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fermented vegetables offer similar probiotics, while cabbage is a more economical base.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrition, while frozen potatoes save time.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Honey mustard adds sweetness, while ketchup is widely available.

1

Beat 4 eggs in a bowl until smooth.

2

Add 4 tablespoons of sour cream and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the eggs.

3

Mix in 1/2 cup of flour and whisk everything well.

4

Chop a bunch of parsley and add it to the mixture, mixing thoroughly.

5

Cut 1 pound of chicken breasts into small pieces and place in a bowl.

6

Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried garlic, then mix.

7

Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes until golden, then remove from the pan.

8

Pour the egg and sour cream mixture over the cooked chicken and mix thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

9

Cut 5 to 6 potatoes into small pieces and place in a pot with water and 1 teaspoon of salt, then cover and cook until soft.

10

Finely chop 1 onion and fry in olive oil until soft.

11

Grate 1 clove of garlic and add it to the onion, frying for 3 to 5 minutes.

12

Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the chicken mixture.

13

Grate 3 ounces of hard cheese and add it to the chicken mixture, stirring well.

14

Check the potatoes for doneness and mash them directly in the pot without adding anything.

15

Grease a baking dish with 1/2 stick of melted butter and spread the mashed potatoes in the bottom.

16

Top the mashed potatoes with the chicken mixture.

17

Finely chop 3 to 4 mushrooms and fry in a frying pan with 1/4 stick of butter.

18

Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the mushrooms and stir well.

19

Pour in 1/2 cup of cream and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, mixing until it thickens slightly.

20

Chop a bunch of thyme and add it to the mushroom sauce, stirring and removing from heat.

21

Spread the mushroom sauce on top of the chicken mixture, then dice 1 tomato and spread it evenly on the casserole.

22

Grate 5 ounces of cheddar cheese and sprinkle it on top of the casserole.

23

Bake in the oven for 90 minutes at 360°F (180°C).

24

While the casserole is baking, prepare the salad by chopping 2 handfuls of arugula and transferring it to a large bowl.

25

Dice 1 bell pepper and add it to the arugula, then finely chop 1 cucumber and 1 tomato, adding both to the bowl.

26

Dice 1 avocado and add it to the salad bowl.

27

For the dressing, mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of mustard, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, then pour over the salad and toss gently.

28

After baking, cut the casserole into pieces and serve with the salad.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

frying panbaking dishpotwhiskknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

pork

Also Known As

Quick German MealFast German Dinner
Local Name: Essen für 15 Minuten

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