9 Recipes for Oktoberfest

Your family will love these Oktoberfest-themed recipes.

ByABC News via logo
September 21, 2012, 4:42 PM

Sept. 21, 2012 — -- intro: Happy Oktoberfest! A 16-day festival held in Germany, Oktoberfest runs from mid-September through the first weekend of October. One of the largest festivals in the world, visitors enjoy sausage, pretzels and cabbage along with other traditional German foods.

Join in on the festivities with these recipes you can enjoy in the comfort of your kitchen.

quicklist:1category: title: Michael Symon's Brat Burgersurl: 16550876text: Remove bratwurst from the casings for a flavorful burger you'll want to make again. Dab on some mustard and serve on toasted pretzel rolls.media: 16551295related: 7170667

quicklist:2category: title: Brooklyn Beer Chili Burgersurl: 11394111text: One of Rachael Ray's favorite burgers, this recipe includes homemade pickles and a special sauce. The burgers are mixed with beer before grilling for added flavor.media: 17290913 related:7171214

quicklist:3category: title: Smoked German New Potato Saladurl: 16519346text: Grilled potatoes add a hint of smokiness to a basic potato salad. The mustard vinaigrette is perfect for other salads as well.media: 16525449related:16492189~16604152~10740990

quicklist:4category: title: Sara Moulton's Beer Breadurl: 16698267text: This homemade bread is a cinch to make. Top it with onions or substitute whole wheat flour for other variations.media: 16711132related:15920373~12500741

quicklist:5category: title: Feasty Beer Dogsurl: 7096659text: These dogs are held in a beer sauce until they are ready to be grilled. Once grilled, the alcohol burns off making them something the whole family can enjoy.media: 17291280 related:16261907~14341209~14047528

quicklist:6category: title: Rachael Ray's Pretzel-Crusted Chickenurl: 15612210text: Salted pretzels give chicken a nice crunchy crust. The honey mustard dipping sauce is one of our favorite recipes ever.media: 15683338related:15875786~16895785

quicklist:7category: title: Emeril's German Apple Pancakeurl: 6822348text: Make this special breakfast treat that you bake in the oven. Apple, cinnamon and nutmeg make it taste like fall.media: 17291093 related:17183176~16211771~14966633

quicklist:8category: title: Emeril's Blueberry-Raspberry Muffins With Streusel Toppingurl: 6822999text: Make this fruity treat for breakfast. You can also use the streusel to top baked apples or pears.media: 17291114 related:14966212~6958735~8781618

quicklist:9category: title: Spiced Honey Pretzels url: 9654443text: Spice up a basic bag of pretzels. Melted butter, honey, onion powder and chili powder make this the simplest snack ever.media: 17291257 related:17126075~6823790~15096247