This classic Hungarian-inspired casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender potato slices with creamy sour cream and perfectly boiled eggs. The dish is seasoned with warm paprika and black pepper, creating a rich, savory flavor profile that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. The sour cream sauce binds the ingredients together, ensuring every bite is moist and satisfying. Topped with crisp breadcrumbs and a dusting of paprika, it bakes to a golden perfection. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or a hearty vegetarian main course, this recipe is simple to assemble yet impressive enough for guests. It’s a nostalgic dish that brings the rustic charm of Eastern European home cooking to your table.
Hungarian Potato And Egg Casserole
Description
This classic Hungarian-inspired casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender potato slices with creamy sour cream and perfectly boiled eggs. The dish is seasoned with warm paprika and black pepper, creating a rich, savory flavor profile that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. The sour cream sauce binds the ingredients together, ensuring every bite is moist and satisfying. Topped with crisp breadcrumbs and a dusting of paprika, it bakes to a golden perfection. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or a hearty vegetarian main course, this recipe is simple to assemble yet impressive enough for guests. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic dish that brings the rustic charm of Eastern European home cooking to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add potatoes to the boiling water.
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Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly until manageable to touch.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chopped onion until soft and translucent.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the cooked onion, remaining oil, sour cream, salt, and pepper to create a smooth sauce.
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Peel the cooled potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
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Gently fold the potato slices into the sour cream mixture until evenly coated.
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Preheat oven to 325ðF (160ðC) and grease a 10x6x1.5 inch baking dish or 1.5-quart casserole.
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Spread half of the potato mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Arrange the sliced boiled eggs over the potato layer.
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Top with the remaining potato mixture.
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Sprinkle the top evenly with dry breadcrumbs and paprika.
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Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the casserole is heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 182.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.9g30%
- Saturated Fat 8.3g42%
- Cholesterol 31.8mg11%
- Sodium 7326.9mg306%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 2.8g
- Protein 1.4g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.