Hungarian Potato Layered Casserole (Print View)
Hearty Hungarian layered potato casserole with smoked sausage, eggs, and sour cream baked to golden perfection.
# 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 - 1.5 tsp salt, divided
08 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp breadcrumbs
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place 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. Drain, cool, and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, cool under cold running water, peel, and slice.
04 - Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
05 - Arrange one-third of potato slices in the bottom of the baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Add half the egg slices, half the sausage slices, and half the sautéed onions. Spread one-third of sour cream over the layer.
07 - Add another layer of potatoes, remaining eggs, remaining sausage, remaining onions, and another third of sour cream.
08 - Finish with remaining potatoes. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Spread remaining sour cream over top. Dot with butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs if desired.
09 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the sour cream creates these incredible golden, bubbling pockets between layers is pure kitchen magic
- Its one of those rare dishes that tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for lazy meal prep
02 -
- Cooling your boiled potatoes completely before slicing prevents them from falling apart during assembly
- Letting the finished casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving makes slicing so much cleaner
03 -
- Waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best, avoiding russets which turn too starchy
- Room temperature sour cream spreads more evenly without tearing the potato layers