34 of Oma’s Traditional Recipes for a German Christmas

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34 of Oma’s Traditional Recipes for a German Christmas1/34 Stollen 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Traditional Stollen Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 loaves Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 244 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 2/34 Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside.

Because the

Maraschino cherries add a sweet and unexpected punch to the holiday spice of gingersnaps. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 ball: 76 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 3/34 Bavarian Pot Roast 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bavarian Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since all my grandparents were German, it’s no wonder that so many Bavarian recipes have been handed down to me. Because the

The browned butter sauce is delectable.—Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana

Midwest has such a large German population, I feel this recipe represents the area well. —Susan Robertson, Hamilton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 281 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. 4/34 Potato Dumplings 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved German Potato Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Potato dumplings (called Kartoffel Kloesse in Germany) are a delightful addition to any German feast. The browned butter sauce is delectable.—Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana

They’ve been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years

Nutrition Facts: 2 dumplings with 2 tablespoons sauce: 367 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein. 5/34 Apfelkuchen 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to “Grandma’s apple cake.” They’ve been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. —Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio

She’d give it to family members and friends

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 422 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 6/34 Cranberry Conserve 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m 95, and I still remember my grandmother from Germany making this lovely, delicious conserve for the holidays. She’d give it to family members and friends. It tastes great served as a relish alongside meat or even spread on biscuits. -Mildred Marsh Banker, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 72 calories, 2g

fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 7/34 Spaetzle Dumplings 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spaetzle Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tender homemade spaetzle noodles take only minutes to make and are a natural accompaniment to chicken. You can use this spaetzle recipe with chicken gravy or simply buttered and sprinkled with parsley. —Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 223 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate

(1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein

(1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 8/34 Chocolate Lebkuchen 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Having lived in Germany, I try to keep my German cooking as authentic as possible. This lovely lebkuchen recipe is a culinary Christmas custom. —Cathy Lemmon, Quinlan, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 238 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 9/34 Bavarian Apple-Sausage Hash 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This awesome recipe reflects my German roots. In the cooler months, nothing is as comforting as a hearty hash. Serve this versatile recipe as a side dish at a holiday meal or as a brunch entree over cheddar grits or topped with a fried egg. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, CO Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 10/34 Buttery Spritz Cookies 54 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings

This is hands-down the best spritz cookie recipe ever

about 7-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tender spritz cookie recipe is quite eye-catching on my Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with, so it’s fun to make these spritz cookies into a variety of festive shapes. This is hands-down the best spritz cookie recipe ever. —Beverly Launius, Sandwich, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 43 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 11/34 Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grampa was of German heritage and loved the old-world recipes his mother gave him. I made a few changes so I could prepare this dish in a slow cooker and give it a slightly updated flavor. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 552 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 926mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein. 12/34 Grandma’s Christmas Spice Cutouts 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Christmas Spice Cutouts Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch

Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family—without a written recipe! My mother would always start them the day after Thanksgiving, which was exciting for us kids, as we knew Christmas wasn’t far off. They are easy to decorate with family; my grandchildren always look forward to them.—Elaine Phelps, Cornell, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 109 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.

Pork Schnitzel 11 Reviews

13/34 Almond-Filled Stollen 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Almond-Filled Stollen Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 3 loaves (12 slices each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this during the holiday season for nearly 50 years. When we flew to Alaska one year to spend Christmas with our daughter’s family, I carried my stollen on the plane!—Rachel Seel, Abbotsford, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 278 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 14/34 Pork Schnitzel 11 Reviews

German-style schnitzel is usually made with veal

Test Kitchen Approved Pork Schnitzel with Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make big fans whenever I serve this pork schnitzel recipe. German-style schnitzel is usually made with veal. I substituted pork to save money without sacrificing flavor. —Diane Katzmark, Metamora, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 341 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 15/34 Linzer Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Linzer Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40

min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the results are sweet! They really help to make the holidays feel special. —Jane Pearcy, Verona, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 161 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 16/34 Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s the dish everyone looks for at our parties, so we always double the

I sometimes stir in a cup

recipe. It was handed down from my mother-in-law and has been a family favorite for years. —Stacy Novak, Stafford, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 318 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 17/34 Old-World Rye Bread 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 loaves (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rye and caraway lend to this bread’s wonderful flavor, while the surprise ingredient of baking cocoa gives it a rich, dark color. I sometimes stir in a cup

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