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Bratwurst and potato skillet with crispy fried potatoes, sliced Bratwurst and onions served in a rustic cast-iron pan

A Hearty German Classic: The Bratwurst and Potato Skillet

The Bratwurst and potato skillet is one of Germany’s most comforting everyday meals — rustic, hearty and full of flavour. Known in Germany as Bratkartoffelpfanne, this German Bratwurst skillet combines crispy fried potatoes, golden-brown sausage slices and sweet caramelised onions in one irresistible dish. It’s an easy Bratwurst skillet that delivers big flavour with minimal effort, making it perfect for home cooking, pub menus and cosy winter meals. If you love a classic Bratwurst potato recipe or want a simple, traditional German potato skillet, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 Bratwursts
  • 4 –5 potatoes pre-cooked for best crispiness
  • 1 onion sliced
  • Butter + oil
  • Salt pepper, paprika
  • Fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Parboil potatoes until just tender, then let cool and slice.
  2. Fry potato slices in oil + butter until crispy.
  3. Add onions and sauté until they become golden-brown.
  4. Slice Bratwursts into coins and add to the pan.
  5. Fry until everything gains colour.
  6. Season generously with paprika, salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.