Recipe Roundup

The Only Oktoberfest Menu You Need

Save the airfare to Germany—here's how to celebrate Deutsch-style.

By The Epicurious Editors

October 2, 2015

Lara Ferroni
1/6
Pretzel Bites with Quick Cheddar Dip
For a truly German twist, divide the Cheddar dip into three bowls, flavoring one with mustard and one with caraway seeds.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
2/6
Pigs-in-a-Blanket With Sauerkraut and Mustard
Using store-bough ingredients, these hors d'oeuvres can be whipped up in no time.
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Ditte Isager
3/6
Wiener Schnitzel
It's time to get frying—no Oktoberfest feast is complete without schnitzel.
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Yossy Arefi
4/6
Bratwurst and Red Cabbage
Grate fresh horseradish over the cabbage and sausages before serving to add just a little biting heat.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
5/6
German Potato Salad With Dill
This classic cider vinegar-dressed salad is the perfect accompaniment to the schnitzel and cabbage.
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Photo by Romulo Yanes
6/6
Plum Kuchen
Serve this sweet cake with simply a dollop of sweetened, plain Greek yogurt.
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