🥔Caramelized Potatoes : German-style Side Dish

Atsuko

January 19, 2026

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

These caramelized potatoes are a simple and classic side dish often served with hearty German meals such as Grünkohl & Kassler. Made with just a few ingredients, they add a gentle sweetness and buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with savory dishes.✨

Expense

💵

Preparation

5 mins

Baking time

35 mins

Rest Time

Ingredients

Cooking time: About 35-40 minutes

Ingredients:

For 3-4 persons:

600 g of Potatoes
Butter, as needed
A Pinch of Salt
2 Teaspoons of Sugar

How to make it:

1/ Boil the potatoes with their skins on for 20–30 minutes, until tender.

2/ Drain, let cool slightly, and peel.

3/ Melt butter in a frying pan and sauté the potatoes until lightly golden.

4/ Season with salt, then sprinkle with sugar and cook until the surface becomes caramelized.

🌟Tips🌟

⭐️Serving Suggestion: These caramelized potatoes pair especially well with savory dishes such as Grünkohl & Kassler.
Their gentle sweetness balances salty and smoky flavors.

👉 You can find the full Grünkohl & Kassler recipe!