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

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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