38 German Christmas Recipes

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38 German Christmas Recipes2/38 Almond Spritz Cookies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without some cookie press recipes.—Tanya Hart, Muncie, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 44 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 3/38 Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

6 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

6 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family is of German Lutheran descent, and although we enjoy this traditional beef roast, I never liked the amount of time and fuss it takes to make it. This recipe is so good and oh-so-easy. It’s great served with dumplings, spaetzle, veggies or a salad. —Norma English, Baden, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 475 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 858mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Find more Christmas dinners from around the world. 4/38 Stollen 3 Reviews Test

About 10 years ago, I decided to jazz up my recipe by adding pork sausage

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. 5/38 Savory Sausage Stuffing 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used to make the same old dressing every year. About 10 years ago, I decided to jazz up my recipe by adding pork sausage. Now everyone requests this

dish for all our holiday meals

dish for all our holiday meals. —Ursula Hernandez, Waltham, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 261 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 6/38 Mulled Wine 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Called gluhwein in German, this mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don’t omit this essential step. —Taste of Home

—Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1

Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 379 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 7/38 Apricot Almond Torte 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Almond Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers ahead of time and assemble the day of serving, making it an easier option for Christmas entertaining. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1

9/38 Old-Fashioned

piece: 546 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 8/38 Bratwurst Supper 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bratwurst Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, this one-dish meal makes an easy German-inspired Christmas dinner. —Janice Meyer, Medford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 524 calories, 37g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1445mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 9/38 Old-Fashioned

It’s a great Christmas treat

Molasses Cake 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This old-world spice cake is lower in fat but big on flavor. Serve it warm for breakfast on a frosty morning or have a square with hot cider on a snowy afternoon. It’s a great Christmas treat. —Deanne Bagley, Bath, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 155 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2

Everyone loves it!

fat. 10/38 Sausage Sauerkraut Soup 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Sauerkraut Soup Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve taken this satisfying soup to church gatherings and family reunions, and it always receives great compliments. Everyone loves it! —Elizabeth Goetzinger, Lewiston, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 373 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1707mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. 11/38 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 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. 12/38 Honey Smoked Salmon 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Honey-Peppercorn Salmon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: I found this recipe in an Alaska fishing guide

Recipe Creator: I found this recipe in an Alaska fishing guide. Now it’s the only way we do salmon. The brine gives it a sweet caramelized coating, and the hickory wood chips give it a distinct smoky flavor. —Judy Ashby, Jamestown, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked salmon: 244 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 13/38 Chewy German Chocolate Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I

want a cookie that’s as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for

want a cookie that’s as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for. Coffee granules add the right amount of mocha flavor. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 98 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 14/38 Country Potato Pancakes 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Country Potato Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 24 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about

any meal or the main course for a light meal

any meal or the main course for a light meal. Potato pancakes go particularly well with pork. We have them often at our house. —Lydia Robotewskyj, Franklin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 257 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 15/38 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

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

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 Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 422 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/38 Duck Breasts with Apricot Chutney 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it comes to holiday main dishes, duck is an unsung hero. When serving this entree as part of a buffet, try using chafing dish

to keep it warm

to keep it warm. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 duck breast half with 1/4 cup chutney and 1 tablespoon sauce: 525 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 17/38 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

Now I enjoy this adult version

calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 18/38 Aunt Grace’s Eggnog Test Kitchen Approved Aunt Grace’s Eggnog Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was growing up, I couldn’t get enough of the nonalcoholic eggnog my aunt always prepared for us kids. Now I enjoy this adult version. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 263 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g

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