Absolutely, Ashley! Here’s a hearty and flavorful Hungarian classic ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º:
🫑 Hungarian Layered Green Pepper and Sausage Casserole (Rakott Zöldpaprika)
This rustic dish is simple, savory, and comforting, layering sweet green Hungarian peppers, smoked sausage (kolbász), rice, and creamy sour cream. It’s like summer-in-a-casserole, but works beautifully year-round.
🧾 INGREDIENTS
- 6–8 medium Hungarian green peppers (or bell peppers), sliced into rings
- 300–400 g (10–14 oz) smoked sausage (kolbász), sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 200 g (1 cup) uncooked rice (or ~2 cups cooked)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 250 ml (1 cup) sour cream
- 1 egg (optional – mix with sour cream for topping)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tomato, thinly sliced (for topping or layering)