Oh yes 😍🥔🌭 Kolbász és Krumpli—classic Hungarian comfort food! Hearty, smoky sausage with tender potatoes, all in a rich paprika-infused sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner. Here’s the traditional recipe:
🇭🇺 Sausage and Potatoes (Kolbász és Krumpli)
Ingredients
500 g Hungarian smoked sausage (kolbász), sliced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
½ tsp hot paprika (optional)
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp oil or lard
1 cup water or broth
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Sauté the onion Heat oil or lard in a large skillet or pot. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Add sausage Stir in sliced kolbász and cook 3–5 minutes to release flavor.
Add paprika Remove pan from heat, stir in paprika quickly (to avoid burning), then return to heat.
Add potatoes and liquid Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and water/broth. Stir gently, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Finish Adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Tips & Tricks ✨
Use smoked Hungarian sausage for authentic flavor
Add a pinch of caraway seeds for a traditional twist
Can add bell peppers or carrots for extra color and sweetness
