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You don’t need to travel to all the way to Germany to enjoy the flavors of Oktoberfest. These Oktoberfest food ideas let you experience some of those famous flavors at home.
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You’ll find a collection of some of the most famous Oktoberfest dishes in this collection plus some extras that you can enjoy to change the celebration up a bit.
Crispy Accordion Potatoes
Cut accordion style and then roasted in the oven, these fun potatoes are a side dish that you can season and serve with your favorite Oktoberfest foods.
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Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese
Simple but packed with flavor, these sausage balls with cream cheese only need a few ingredients to make. The salty sausage snacks will make great appetizers.
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Crockpot Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs slow cooked in the crockpot until they fall apart. Serve with tender veggies for the ultimate comfort food.
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Parmesan Potatoes
Topped with crispy parmesan and red pepper flakes, this parmesan potatoes became an instant hit on TikTok and will become a hit with your family.
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Best Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Dill pickle pasta salad is a side dish that comes together quickly. It’s an easy party side that’ll go great with with your favorite foods.
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4 Ingredient Baked Brie with Garlic
Baked brie flavored with a bit of garlic, this 4 ingredient cheese appetizer can be served with toasted bread.
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Mac and Cheese
A creamy cheesy bowl of mac and cheese pairs nice with your favorite meats. It’s also a kid-friendly meal that’s easy to make.
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Easy Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Potatoes and ham are often found with your spread of Oktoberfest foods. To change it up a bit, make an easy scalloped potatoes and ham dish in the slow cooker.
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Candy Apple Slices
Whole apples get coated in a bright red, shiny, hardened sugar shell is always a fan favorite when it comes to treats.
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Vegan Chocolate Fondue
A simple dessert dip that you can pair with fresh fruits or pretzels, this vegan chocolate fondue is easy to make.
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Easy Silken Tofu Cheese Sauce
Along with the large salty pretzels served, make a homemade tofu cheese sauce for dipping. The two make the perfect pair.
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Vegan Mac and Cheese
With a vegan spin, this mac and cheese is a delicious side dish to serve and one the kids will love digging into.
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No Egg Potato Salad
Since potatoes are often a big part of Oktoberfest celebrations, you can go with a no egg potato salad to serve as a side dish.
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Copycat Jill McKeever Cheese Sauce
A dairy free cheese sauce that you can use to dip pretzels in. This creamy cheese sauce comes together easily.
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Juicy Cast Iron Beer Brats
These beer brats are cooked in a cast iron skillet to give you the perfectly plump and juicy brats that are so flavorful you can’t stop at just one.
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Jägerschnitzel (Pork Schnitzel & Mushroom Gravy)
A family favorite for the celebration, this German dish is made with crispy breaded pork cutlets that are smothered in a luscious bacon and mushroom gravy.
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Bavarian Pretzel
The classic Bavarian pretzel is one that you’ll find at every Oktoberfest celebration and one that’s delicious.
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Frikadellen (German Meat Patties)
A cross between a meatball and a burger, these German meat patties are a versatile addition to your Oktoberfest food ideas.
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Mini Apple Strudel with Phyllo Pastry (Apfelstrudel)
Apfelstrudel, or apple strudel, is a common dessert that’s served and one that’s loved by many. These mini apple strudels are packed with flavor and sweetness.
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Gluten Free Kaiserschmarrn
Another popular dessert, this Kaiserschmarrn is a gluten free spin on the traditional and offers up something sweet to enjoy with your festivities.
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Baked Brats
These baked brats make a great addition to your Oktoberfest food ideas. Top them off with some peppers and stone ground mustard then serve with a side of sauerkraut or potato salad.
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Schinkennudeln (German Ham and Egg Pasta)
A dish that only takes 30 minutes to make, Schinkennudeln is a German pasta dish featuring pan-fried noodles with ham and scrambled eggs.
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Currywurst
A poplar street food in Germany, you’ll often find currywurst offered as everyone celebrations Oktoberfest.
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German Cheese Spread (Obatzda)
Served alongside the classic pretzel, this German cheese spread brings together a combination of flavors that’ll make your taste buds happy.
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Mac & Beer Cheese in Pretzel Bowls
Something different to make, this mac and beer cheese in pretzel bowls is a combination of flavors that’s delicious.
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From hearty sausages and warm pretzels to cheesy dips, schnitzel, and sweet apple strudel, these Oktoberfest food ideas help you create a flavorful spread of German favorites at home.
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