Oma’s German Side Dishes:
Perfect Complements to Any Meal

Appetizers

Oma's sides brings together classic German accompaniments to complete any meal. From flavorful vegetable dishes and hearty dumplings to freshly baked breads, these traditional recipes add warmth and authenticity to your table.

Oma’s Appetizers:
Tasty German Starters

Grilled Grapefruit
(gegrillte Pampelmuse)

Herring Salad
(Heringsalat)

Onion Tart
(Zwiebelkuchen)

Sauerkraut Cake
(Sauerkrautkuchen)

Spinach Dip
(Spinatcreme-Dip)

Tarte Flambee
(Flammkuchen)

Oma’s Breads:
Freshly Baked German Classics

Apple Bread
(Apfelbrot)

Artisan Bread
(Krustenbrot)

Artisan Rye Bread
(Roggenbrot)

Braided Bread
(Hefezopf)

Bread Roll
(Brötchen)

Pretzel (no lye)
(brezel)

Pretzel (with lye)
(Brezel)

Rye Bread
(Roggenbrot)

10-Grain Bread
(10-Korn Landbrot)

Sourdough No-Knead Bread
(Sauerteigbrot)

Rolls with Raisins
(Rosinenbrötchen)

Oma’s Dumplings:
Classic Klöße & Knödel

Bread Dumplings
(Semmelknödel)

Instant Mashed Potato Dumplings
(Kartoffelklöße)

Potato Dumplings
(Kartoffelknödel)

Readers' Dumpling Recipes
(Leserrezepte für Knödel)

Silesian Potato Dumplings
(Schlesiche Kartoffelklösse)

Steamed Buns/Dumplings
(Dampfnudeln)

Thuringian Potato Dumplings
(Thüringer Klösse)

Oma’s Noodles:
Homemade & Delicious Sides

Baked Spaghetti
(überbackene Spaghetti)

Cheesy Egg Noodles
(Käsespätzle)

Potato Noodles
(Schupfnudeln)

Homemade Egg Noodles
(Spätzle)

Oma’s Potatoes:
Hearty German Classics

Baked Potato Pancake
(Dibbelabbes)

Boiled Potatoes
(Salzkartoffeln)

Crispy Roast Potatoes
(gebratene Kartoffeln)

Easy Northern Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)

Easy Northern Potato Salad with mayo
(Kartoffelsalat)

Easy Southern Potato Salad, no mayo
(Kartoffelsalat)

Fried Potatoes
(Bratkartoffeln)

Hasselback Potatoes
(Fächerkartoffeln)

Marinated Roast Potatoes
(marinierte Bratkartoffeln)

Potato Dumplings
(Kartoffelknödel)

Potato Pancakes
(Kartoffelpuffer / Reibekuchen

Scalloped Potatoes
(Kartoffelgratin)

Thuringian Potato Dumplings
(Thüringer Klösse)

Twice Baked Potato
(Doppelt gebackene Kartoffeln)

Oma’s Rice:
Simple & Flavorful German Sides

Boiled & Steamed Rice
(Reis auf die einfache Art)

Pressure Cooked Rice
(Reis aus dem Schnellkochtopf)

Rice, Risotto-style
(Reisfleisch)

Oma’s Veggies:
Traditional Vegetable Dishes

Roasted Asparagus
(gerösteter Spargel)

Asparagus with Sauce
(Spargel mit Sosse)

Baked Asparagus
(gebackener Spargel)

Bavarian Braised Cabbage
(Weisskraut)

Bechamel Potatoes
(Bechamel Kartoffeln)

Butternut Squash Casserole
(Butternutkürbis-Auflauf)

Cabbage Rolls
(Kohlrouladen)

Cabbage & Noodles
(Kraut Flecken)

Cauliflower Bomb
(Blumenkohl-Bombe)

Cauliflower with Crumbs
(Blumenkohl mit Butterbröseln)

Creamed Brussels Sprouts
(Rosenkohl in Sahnesoße)

Creamed Spinach
(Rahmspinat)

Green Beans
(grüne Bohnen)

German Cabbage
(Schmorkohl)

Endive hodgepodge
(Endivien Untereinander)

Homemade Sauerkraut
(Hausgemachtes Sauerkraut)

Kale
(Grünkohl)

Mushroom Gravy (Champignons mit Sahnesosse)

Mushrooms in Gravy
(Champignons mit Sahnesosse)

Red Cabbage
(Rotkohl / Blaukraut)

Red Cabbage with Apples
(Rotkohl / Rotkraut)

Pan Roasted Carrot
(Pfanne geröstete Karotten)

Roast Cherry Tomatoes
(geröstete Kirschtomaten)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
(gerösteter Rosenkohl)

Roasted Butternut Squash
(gerösteter Butternusskürbis)

Traditional Sauerkraut

In Germany, side dishes (beilagen) aren’t just extras—they’re the co-stars of the plate. Honestly, sometimes I think we’re more excited about the spätzle, bratkartoffeln, or sauerkraut than the main dish itself (don’t tell the schnitzel).

But it’s not all carbs and comfort—red cabbage, green beans, peas and carrots, and other veggie sides play just as big a role. Every region has its favorites, and every Oma has her own version—and yes, hers is always the best.

These sides bring balance, tradition, and just the right amount of joy to every meal. Around here, we don’t just ask what’s for dinner—we ask what’s it coming with?

Spinatcreme-Dip (Spinach Dip) >

My spinach dip is a creamy, flavorful favorite that’s perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a tasty snack.

With a blend of spinach, creamy goodness, and just the right seasonings, it’s quick to make and always a hit.

Check out the recipe >

Give it a try and watch it disappear as everyone comes back for more!

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Oma’s German Side Dishes:Perfect Complements to Any Meal

Oma’s Appetizers: Tasty German Starters

Oma’s Breads: Freshly Baked German Classics

Oma’s Dumplings: Classic Klöße & Knödel

Oma’s Noodles: Homemade & Delicious Sides

Oma’s Potatoes: Hearty German Classics

Oma’s Rice: Simple & Flavorful German Sides

Oma’s Veggies: Traditional Vegetable Dishes

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