Ingredient: sauerkraut, drained & packed

CELEBRATING OKTOBERFEST!

Sauerkraut strudel is a popular savory strudel version in beer gardens and during Oktoberfest which is the German fall folk fest celebrated during and after the harvest season.

A tradition dates back to 1810 in Munich, Germany. Originally a celebration of the marriage of the King of Bavaria and Princess Therese. Everybody had so much fun that it was resolved to repeat the celebration, which has been done, every year since. In 2022 it runs from September 17-October 3.

Oktoberfest is not only about the beer, singing, dancing and fair attractions. Many of the best known and most loved Bavarian specialties are enjoyed during the festival.

German strudels are not limited to the classic fruit fillings for the pastry. Savory examples are very common and this simplified sauerkraut strudel with soft sautéed strands of cabbage, the smoky flavor of bacon, and a savory crunch of caraway seeds; all wrapped in a delicate, flaky crust is a good representative. 

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German Krautstrudel w/ Bacon

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Course

Lunch

Cuisine

German

Keyword

German krautstrudel w/ bacon

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 4 Tbsp butter, melted
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp bread crumbs
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained & packed
• 1 tsp cumin
• caraway seeds, to taste
• green onions, sliced for serving
• sour cream & German mustard for serving

Course Lunch Cuisine German Keyword German krautstrudel w/ bacon Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed 4 Tbsp butter, melted 8 slices bacon 1 onion, diced 1 egg 2 Tbsp bread crumbs 2 cups sauerkraut, drained & packed 1 tsp cumin caraway seeds, to taste green onions, sliced for serving sour cream & German mustard for serving

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Dice the bacon & cook in a pan over medium heat until it renders the fat but is not yet crispy. Drain on paper towel & sauté the diced onion in the rendered bacon fat. Cool down. In a bowl combine the drained sauerkraut, bacon, onion, egg, bread crumbs & seasonings. Mix well together.
3. Roll out the puff pastry sheets, brush with half the melted butter. Reserve the rest. Spread half of the sauerkraut mixture over each sheet, roll & pinch to tuck in the ends. Place each strudel seam side down onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet & brush with melted butter.
4. Bake for 35 minutes or until nicely golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing with a serrated knife.
5. Serve with sour cream, sliced green onions or mustard as a dip.

Recipe Notes

• To make a STRUDEL DOUGH from scratch:
• Sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour into a bowl. Mix with 1 tsp of salt. Add a beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 2/3 cup lukewarm water. 
• Mix well together and knead into a dough. Cover with plastic and let rest 30 minutes.
• Flour work surface and knead dough for a few minutes. Roll it out very thin.
• Flour one side of a large, kitchen towel, spread it out. Place the rolled out dough on top and using your hands stretch it out, aim for a rectangle shape, roughly 16 by 24 inches.
• Proceed as above and use the towel to help you roll the dough over the sauerkraut filling.