German Potato Pancakes
40 min
Crispy outside, soft inside — these go just as well with sweet applesauce as with salty bacon. Call them Kartoffelpuffer, Reibekuchen, or just rivekaker — they're worth making either way.
crispyside dishfor kids
Classic baked potato without foil. Kids love this one — crispy skin, fluffy inside.
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 200°C. Scrub potatoes clean and prick all over with a fork.
- 2
Rub with oil and salt, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when squeezed.
- 3
Meanwhile, fry bacon until crispy and set aside.
- 4
Cut potatoes open lengthwise, fluff the flesh with a fork, then top with sour cream, bacon, corn, and cheese.
Per average serving
567
Calories
kcal
24.2
Protein
g
25.4
Carbs
g
41.4
Fat
g
2.9g
Fiber
3.4g
Sugar
1330mg
Sodium
Family Portions
2portions
Adults
2
Children
No children added
Ingredients
Per average serving
567
Calories
kcal
24.2
Protein
g
25.4
Carbs
g
41.4
Fat
g
2.9g
Fiber
3.4g
Sugar
1330mg
Sodium
Tips from the kitchen
- Skip the foil. Wrapping the potatoes steams them and you lose that crackly skin. Bare on the rack or a baking tray is the way.
- Don't skip pricking the potatoes with a fork. A few holes let the steam escape so they don't burst in the oven.
- Squeeze a potato with an oven mitt around the 45 minute mark. If it gives easily, it's done. If it still feels firm, give it more time.
- Drain the corn before it goes on top, otherwise the liquid pools and makes everything soggy.
- Grate the cheese yourself and put it on while the potato is hot so it melts a little from the heat.
Ways to vary it
- Swap the bacon for crispy fried onions if you want to keep it vegetarian.
- A handful of chopped chives or spring onion on top adds a bit of bite against the sour cream.
- Stir some garlic or a little chopped jalapeño into the sour cream for the grown-ups.
Storage & leftovers
The baked potatoes keep in the fridge for about 3 days, but store the toppings separately so the skin stays dry. Reheat the potato in the oven at 180°C for 10 to 15 minutes rather than the microwave, which turns the skin rubbery. I wouldn't freeze them, the texture goes mealy once thawed.
What to serve with it
Good as a side next to grilled sausages or chicken, or make it the whole meal with a simple green salad on the side.
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By Untrained ChefPublished 9 March 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026
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