There are dishes that instantly transport you back to childhood, and for me, Rakott Krumpli, Hungarian Layered Potatoes is one of them. It’s hard to believe that something so simple as potatoes cooked in their jackets, slices of hard‑boiled eggs, and smoky sausage can come together into such an incredibly delicious, soul‑warming meal.
This casserole is the kind of comfort food that makes its way to the table when the weather turns cool, filling the kitchen with rich, savory aromas. In Hungary, it’s a beloved staple, often baked with a generous layer of sour cream and butter to make it creamy and indulgent. Every family has their own version, but the essentials remain the same, tender potatoes, hearty sausage, and eggs layered together in perfect harmony.
Ingredients
- 2 large baking potatoes boiled in their skin
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs
- 4 small pepperoni sausages
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter divided
- 3/4 cup sour cream divided
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
- Add 2 large baking potatoes in their jackets to a pan large enough to hold the potatoes, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid propped open with a wooden spoon and cook for about 30-35 minutes or until you can pierce the potatoes with the tip of a sharp knife. Drain and set the potatoes aside to cool.
- When potatoes have cooled enough to handle, peel and reserve whole.
Pre-heat oven to 375° F
- Slice 4 small pepperoni sausages into 1/2" slices and cook over medium high heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Turn pepperoni periodically until all slices have browned, remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
- Combine 3/4 cup sour cream with 1/4 cup of water to thin to a pouring consistency.
Assembly
- Cut thin slivers from 1/3 cup unsalted butter layer a few slices on the bottom of an oven proof casserole dish with a lid.
- Cut cooked potatoes into 1/2" slices and place a single layer on top of the slivered butter in the bottom of casserole.
- Liberally season the potatoes with kosher salt, then slice 1-2 hardboiled eggs and layer on top of the potatoes.
- Drizzle about 1/3 of the sour cream over potato and egg layer, then add another layer of butter slivers and finally add a layer of pepperoni.
- Repeat sliced potato, sliced egg, kosher, sour cream, butter slivers, pepperoni ending with pepperoni on the top layer.
Baking
- Cover casserole and place in a 375° F pre-heated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Uncover when done, allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Serving
- Serve with a few slivers of dill pickle and crusty French Bread.
