Oktoberfest Recipes

Looking for Oktoberfest food ideas? Celebrate in true Bavarian style with these traditional German recipes for sauerbraten, spaetzle, pretzels, desserts and more.

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    Oktoberfest Brats with Mustard Sauce

    I come from a town with a big German heritage, and each year we have a huge celebration for Oktoberfest. This recipe packs in all the traditional German flavors my whole family loves. —Deborah Pennington, Decatur, Alabama

    Beer Dip

    Beer dip combines all the best things for party food: a creamy dip, ranch dressing, lots of cheese and, of...


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    Ham and Cheese Sliders

    Ham and cheese sliders are the ultimate make-ahead dish for lunch, dinner or a party snack.


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    Ramen Coleslaw

    This super-easy, veggie-packed ramen coleslaw is a special side dish for barbecues, potlucks or any quick meal.


    Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake

    A gorgeous, marbled pumpkin-swirl cheesecake will be the star of the show at your next fall gathering.

    Southern Sweet Potato Pie

    Southern desserts are known for being decadent and delicious, and this southern sweet potato pie recipe is no exception.


    Mini Apple Strudels

    Crisp sheets of phyllo dough surround tender slices of apple in this clever play on strudel. Walnuts and cinnamon enhance...


    Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut

    I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite...


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    Soft Pretzels

    This beloved snack is a staple at German beer halls and breweries, but why make the trip when it's this...


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...


    Sweet Potato Cookies

    Sick of pumpkin recipes? Bake a batch of these fall-spiced sweet potato cookies instead.


    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...


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    Fried Chicken Tenders

    This fried chicken tenders recipe requires just a few ingredients and quickly cooks up deliciously crispy bites that are full...

    Dill Dip

    It's not a party without dip, and this dill dip recipe is the perfect centerpiece for a crudités board, crackers...


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    Sweet Potato Pie

    Sweet potato pie is a southern classic dessert that is popular both at the holiday table and any time you...


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    It is hard to resist cookies, let alone pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with oats and cinnamon. No surprise here...


    Ham and Cabbage Soup

    Ham and cabbage soup is a brothy, vegetable-rich soup that’s packed with chunks of juicy ham. This easy one-pot meal...


    30 German Beer Garden Copycat Recipes

    A tradition dating back to 16th century Bavaria, beer gardens are a warm weather gathering tradition that's still going strong....