Hungarian Layered Potato Casserole (Print Version)

Hearty Hungarian casserole with layered potatoes, smoky sausage, eggs, and sour cream baked to golden perfection.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ 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 (kolbász), sliced

→ Dairy

05 - 2 cups sour cream
06 - 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Pantry

07 - 1½ tsp salt, divided
08 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp breadcrumbs, optional for topping

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of butter.
02 - Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain thoroughly, let cool, then slice into ¼-inch rounds.
03 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Drain, cool under running cold water, peel, and slice into rounds.
04 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté gently until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - Arrange one-third of the potato slices evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Distribute half of the egg slices over the potatoes, followed by half of the sausage slices and half of the sautéed onions. Spread one-third of the sour cream gently over this layer.
07 - Repeat with another layer of potatoes, remaining eggs, remaining sausage, remaining onions, and another third of the sour cream.
08 - Complete with a final layer of potatoes. Season with any remaining salt and pepper, then spread the remaining sour cream evenly over the top. Dot with small pieces of the remaining butter. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs if using for extra crunch.
09 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms humble ingredients into something that feels like a warm hug
  • The layers create perfect bites with creamy, smoky, and tender all at once
02 -
  • Slicing the potatoes evenly is the difference between a cohesive casserole and a messy slide
  • Letting the dish rest after baking is frustrating when youre hungry but absolutely necessary
03 -
  • Use a mandoline for uniformly thin potato slices
  • Let the sour cream come to room temperature so it spreads easily

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