Here is a Unique Recipe to Make on National Potato Day from Krause’s Cafe
There is nothing better than sampling all the varieties that our favorite root can come in – from classic fries to a hearty baked potato. Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten is here to satisfy your potato cravings by offering some fried goodness with their Kartoffel Poppers. These delicious starters are made by grating potatoes and combining them with onions, eggs, flour, and salt. Everything is then fried to perfection and served with applesauce or sour cream. These poppers are available in the restaurant, giving credit to its German heritage. Krause’s has offered German fare for more than 60 years to the New Braunfels community. The restaurant and biergarten, recently featured in Forbes, is a certified Central Texas favorite.
Krause’s Cafe Kartoffel Poppers

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Russet Potatoes shredded
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper ground
- ½ cup eggs beaten (about 4 large eggs)
- ⅓ cup flour
Preparation:
- Add all dry ingredients (flour, onion powder, garlic, salt, white pepper) to shredded potatoes and mix thoroughly, add egg yolk and mix thoroughly.
- Preheat Dutch Oven with 1 inch of oil to 350 degrees. Use a candy thermometer to control temperature.
- Using a 1 oz scoop, scoop potato mixture forming a ball onto a wire skimmer then lower into hot oil. Be careful not to get splashed by the hot oil.
- Portion one sample, fry and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve with applesauce or sour cream.
Make them at home or stop by Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels to try them!
Krause’s Biergarten
What’s a Biergarten without a German Bier?

Their lively outdoor garden houses one of the largest tap walls in New Braunfels, offering a wide selection of local craft brews and hometown favorites, while paying homage to the history of our great city. Grab a brew with your crew or wind down for the day with any choice on tap at Krause’s Cafe.