October always reminds me of this yummy supper, called German Oktoberfest Pizza…..check it out!
Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival that is held each year in Munich, Germany, running from late September to early October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and the world’s largest fair, with some six million people attending every year, and is an important part of Bavarian culture.
Oktoberfacts
· In 1997, Oktoberfesters consumed more than 5 ½ million liters of beer, about 45,000 liters of wine, and almost 165,000 liters of nonalcoholic beer.
· The local name for Oktoberfest, “Wies’n,” is derived from Theresienwiese, the name of the field on which the festival is held.
· The festival halls in Munich can seat 94,000 people.
· Cincinnati, Ohio, which claims to hold the “largest authentic Oktoberfest” in the U.S., draws about 500,000 people to its celebration.
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I have never been to Germany, and I don’t like Beer, but I DO like German foods.
This pizza is going to sound CRAZY to you, just crazy! But I want you to trust me that it is DEEEEE-LICIOUS!
From the 4 little Ferguson archives, original recipe from Taste of Home magazine….
German Oktoberfest Pizza
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Ingredients
- 1 whole refrigerated pizza crust {Or better yet, make your own!}
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Garlic salt to taste
- 1 pound smoked Sausage, cut into 1/4 inch circles
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes {Make sure they are well seasoned for this}
- 1 cup Sauerkraut, rinsed and well-drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds {A small but mighty ingredient, don’t skip!}
- Dill seasoning (Pampered Chef is my fav!)
Unroll pizza dough on to a large cookie sheet or Pampered Chef bar pan. Flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Brush with olive oil and season with garlic salt. Bake at 425* for 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sautee sausage in butter until browned. Spread mashed potatoes over the baked crust. Top with sauerkraut, sausage, cheese and caraway seeds. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Enjoy!
~T
4 little Fergusons 