What German food for a small party?

Question

My wife is very soon to get her US citizenship and Im planning on having the family, about 15, over for a small party. I want to server authentic German food and drink and heres what I have come up with so far.

Potato dumplings

Rouladen x2

Brochen rolls

Black Forrest cake

Sausage, k***t and red potato bake

Any other suggestions suitable for a number of people? that why ive ruled out schnitzel because of the time involved.

Answer 1

German BEER!

Germany consumes more beer than any other country in the world.

Answer 2

1 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled, diced and cooked until tender

2 cups sauerkraut

1 cup small diced Bavarian ham

2 egg yolks

3/4 cup whole grain mustard

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk

3 cups fine dried bread crumbs

Oil, for frying

1 1/2 cups sour cream

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Using a food ricer, rice the potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add the sauerkraut, ham, egg yolks, 1/4 cup of mustard and chopped green onions. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into small balls, about a tablespoon each. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes.

Preheat the fryer. Season the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs, with salt and pepper. Roll each sauerkraut ball in the flour, coating completely. Dip each in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Finally roll each in the bread crumbs. Fry the sauerkraut balls in batches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the fryer and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.

In small mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of the mustard and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Serve the sauerkraut balls on a large platter with the mustard dipping sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Makes 4 dozen maybe cut it in half?

Answer 3

Why not serve a platter containing a variety of German cold cuts and cheese? Along with crusty bread, raw vegetable platter, mustard and horseradish, this could be a filling starter that will not involve any preparation tome. Just go to the deli and pick a fine selection.

Don't forget a bottle of German wine and a few bottles of beer.

Answer 4

man that black forest cake is the bomb !!!