20 Oktoberfest Recipes: German Recipes to Celebrate Autumn (2024)

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These 20 Oktoberfest Recipes offer both sweet and savory favorites. The German recipes will help you celebrate Autumn with a family dinner or festive party!

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We have started to talk about fall favorites recently and another highlight of the season is Oktoberfest!

If you’re planning an Oktoberfest party this year we have lots of menu options for you from traditional German recipes to Oktoberfest desserts.

The original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, traditionally runs from mid to late September to early in October.

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But you’re still in luck even if you’re not traveling because you can celebrate at home with some delicious food!

Here in the United States we can find lots of local Oktoberfest celebrations running throughout the fall where you can join in for lots of fun, beer and food.

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Even if you can’t get out to an Oktoberfest event, you can plan your own at home or create a delicious Oktoberfest dinner for the family.

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My family is of German heritage, so I have always been partial to polka and other other types of German music and all the other fun that Oktoberfest brings.

But, the highlight of any Oktoberfest celebration (especially since I’m not a big beer drinker), is the FOOD!

There are so many German specialties that make my mouth water just thinking about them. My very favorite are all the baked goods.

Germans really know how to bake and I am happy that we have lots of great German bakeries here in Minnesota.

But, there are lots of German recipes that you can make at home and they are perfect for creating your own Oktoberfest celebration.

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Whether it will just be a special Oktoberfest dinner for your family, some special Oktoberfest desserts, or an all-out Oktoberfest bash, these 20 Oktoberfest Recipes will help you plan the perfect menu!

The list includes traditional German recipes, German-American recipes that are favorites for US celebrations, as well as some modern twists and variations of German recipes.

The one thing they all have in common is that they are delicious and perfect for a fun fall celebration!

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Besides checking out the yummy recipes, check out the fun ideas above for your Oktoberfest celebration. There are some super festive Oktoberfest party options!

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These 20 Oktoberfest Recipes offer both sweet and savory favorites. The German recipes will help you celebrate Autumn with a family dinner or blow-out bash!

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Partybrot - German Party Bread

You can make a traditional partybrot (it’s pronounced “broat” like boat) coated with an egg wash just before baking and sprinkled with poppy seeds and sesame seeds, or try this twist that uses sesame seeds and coarse salt instead.

This easy-to-prepare dinner results in a colorful and delicious meal combining flavorful sausage on a bed of veggie slaw.

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German Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

This cake recipe combines an easy-to-make batter with big hunks of ripe apples sliced up hasselback style. Both pretty AND delicious, it's the perfect Oktoberfest dessert!

Using the slow cooker makes this the moistest, most tender, most flavorful pork roast that's not too sweet and not too “sauer”.

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Moist Black Forest Poke Cake

This Black Forest Poke Cake is a gooey chocolate cake filled with hot fudge and cherry pie filling. It is topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Apple Cider Moscow Mule

If you want to change things up from beer, this fall twist on the Moscow mule will leave you thinking that autumn never tasted better.

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Authentic German Potato Salad

This authentic German potato salad recipe has a rustic homemade taste and texture that makes it a great side dish.

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German Chocolate Cream Cheese Snack Cake

This looks just like a recipe my German grandma would have LOVED! She usually put some coconut either inside or on top of her bars!

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Mini Caramel Streusel Cakes,

These amazing little cakes are filled with caramel. What makes it even better is that they are hand held, making them extra convenient for a party.

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Homemade German Pretzels

Pretzels are a must at any Oktoberfest celebration! This authentic German pretzel recipe is easy to make at home and you'll love them.

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Kraut Bierocks - German Cabbage Burger Recipe

Another awesome handheld option is these flavorful sandwiches wrapped into little pockets of dough.

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Apple Streusel Bars

Even after Oktoberfest, these delicious apple streusel bars will find a permanent place on your dessert or brunch table!

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Chocolate Stout Beer

If you want to get ambitious and try brewing your own beer, this chocolate version is a winner.

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Chocolate Dutch Baby with Caramelized Pears

This funskilletdessert just begs you to dive into the chocolate-y goodness topped with the sugary sweet pear slices.

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Baked Brats & Sauerkraut

This oven-baked recipe is a simple, hearty comfort food meal that is perfect for a party or for a busy weeknight as a family dinner.

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Spicy Sausage & Beer Cheese Dip

This easy party dip is made in a slow cooker with sausage, green pepper, onion, beer, and cheese.

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German Chocolate Cake Truffles Recipe

These little bites of German chocolate cake with coconut and pecans are a fun hand-held dessert.

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Pumpkin Spice German Pancakes

This easy-to-make pancake blends the fall flavors of pumpkin spice right into Oktoberfest.

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Beer Burgers

Beer goes right into the hamburger mixture to give these Beer Burgers an extra boost of flav

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Authentic German Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)

This quintessential German dish is a must have for an Oktoberfest dinner!

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German Fried Egg Cake (Spiegeleierkuchen)

This cake is extra fun because it ends up looking like there is a fried egg on top of each piece.

Which recipe will you try first??

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