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Gliers Goetta

Pronounced “get-uh,” Goetta is a German breakfast sausage that blends the textures and flavors of pork, beef, whole grain steel-cut oats, fresh onions, and spices.

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Goetta Breakfast HandPies

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1 Lb. Glier’s Goetta
6 Eggs
1 Cup Cheese
1 Green Onion (Sliced)
1 Sheet of Puff Pastry (Thawed)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large pan over medium heat, cook the Goetta until browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Whisk 5 of the eggs with salt and pepper and soft scramble in the pan. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry sheet to about 12×12″. Trim the edges and cut into four 6×6″ squares. In a small bowl, whisk together the last egg and tablespoon of water to make the egg wash. Spoon and divide the filling among the 4 squares. Brush the edges with egg wash. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork. Cut small slits in each pie for ventilation and brush the surface with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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Goetta Deviled Eggs

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2 oz Glier’s Goetta (about 2 slices)
6 Eggs
½ cup Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Mustard
1-2 Small Sweet Pickles or 2 Tbsp Relish
Salt and Pepper to taste
Paprika (optional)

Boil the eggs for 8-10 minutes. Run the cooked eggs under cold water so they cool down enough to be handled, set aside. Brown the Goetta in a pan, make sure to break the Goetta down into small crumbles. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Remove the shells from the eggs, rinse the eggs to make sure there are no remaining shell fragments. Slice the eggs in half longways. Remove the cooked yolk and place them into a bowl. Finely dice the pickles and add them to the bowl. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is fully incorporated. Fill the egg half with the mixture. Top each egg with a healthy heap of Goetta. You can optionally garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.

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Goetta Meatloaf

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1 lb. Glier’s Goetta
3 Eggs
½ Cup Bread Crumbs
2 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
Ketchup

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a bread tin (we recommend a large tin so that the Goetta has more surface area to brown) and set aside. Mix the Goetta, eggs, bread crumbs, and Worcestershire sauce. Mixing by hand is the best way to get these ingredients fully incorporated. Press the mixture into the bread tin. If you are planning on taking the whole loaf out of the pan once baked, we recommend lining the pan with parchment paper. Make sure the mixture is even and to the edges and corners. Bake for 1 hour, with 10 minutes left add the ketchup. Take the meatloaf out and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut and serve.

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Goetta Breakfast Casserole

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1 lb. Hot Goetta
6 Eggs
2 Cans of Biscuits
2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar
5 ¼ Cups of Milk
4 Tbsp. Butter
4 Tbsp. Flour
Green Onion
Salt
Pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a large casserole dish and set it aside. Whisk together the eggs and ¼ cup of milk. Cook over medium-low heat. Once the eggs are starting to cook but are still wet, take them off the heat and set aside in a bowl. Leave the eggs slightly under-cooked since they will be baked later. Brown the Goetta in a pan over medium-high heat. Set the browned Goetta aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Place the butter in a pan on medium heat. Once it is fully melted add the flour. Whisk continuously until the flour is fully incorporated. Whisk for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture is golden brown and smells more like butter than it does of flour. This step cooks the flour so that your gravy doesn’t just taste like flour. Next SLOWLY stream in the milk, whisking as you pour. The mixture will start to thicken immediately, make sure the milk is well mixed or your gravy will be lumpy. Once all the milk is added turn the heat up to medium-high. Let the mixture sit undisturbed for a few minutes until it starts to bubble. Once bubbles start to make their way to the surface turn the heat back down to medium and start whisking. Make sure you whisk in every part of the pan, don’t miss the edges. Whisk for another 5-10 minutes until the gravy has thickened, it should coat the back of a spoon. If your gravy is too thick add some milk. Season with at least 1 tsp. of salt and 2 tsp. of pepper. Taste your gravy to make sure it is well seasoned then add the Goetta to the pan and set it aside off of the heat. Remove the biscuits from the fridge and cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. Start assembling the casserole by placing a layer of about half of the gravy into the dish. Then place half of the biscuit pieces. Next a layer of cheese, then the eggs. Followed but more cheese, then the rest of the gravy, and finally top the casserole with the remaining biscuits. Bake for 35-40 minutes, if the biscuits are getting too brown you can cover them with a piece of foil. Once your casserole is fully baked remove it from the oven, top with sliced green onions, and serve.

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Goetta Stuffed Peppers

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1 LB Glier’s Hot Goetta
6 Bell Peppers
1 White Onion
3 Cloves Garlic
1 Can of Crushed Tomatoes
1 Cup of Cooked Rice
2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
2 Cups Italian Cheese Blend or Mozzarella
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown the Goetta in a pan over medium-high heat, set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Cook rice according to the instruction on the packaging. Set the cooked rice aside in a large bowl. Cut the top off of the peppers, set-tops aside. Remove the seeds and membrane from the peppers. Dice the useable flesh from the tops of the peppers. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Cook the diced onion and peppers in a pan over medium heat with oil or butter. Add the garlic once the onions start to caramelize. Cook for an additional minute, then add the cooked vegetables into the bowl with the rice. Add the Goetta, tomatoes, 1 cup of cheese, and the Italian seasoning to the bowl and stir thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place the peppers into the cooking dish, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the peppers. Cover the stuffed peppers with the remaining cheese. Pour ½ of water into the bottom of the dish then cover with foil. Bake for 35 minutes, then remove the foil. Cook for another 15 minutes. If the cheese has not browned you can turn the broiler on for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

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Goetta Cheese Dip

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Ingredients

1 block of processed yellow cheese

1 can of tomato and chilies

1 pound of cooked Goetta (Hot Goetta for an extra kick)

¼-1/2 cup of milk (optional)

Tortilla chips

Directions

Crisp Goetta in a pan, set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Cut cheese into one-inch cubes and place into a crock-pot set on high. Pour can of tomato and chilies into crock pot with its juice. Stir occasionally until fully melted, once this mixture is melted add the Goetta. Put crock-pot on warm and serve with chips.

Goetta Breakfast Balls

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1 lb. Glier’s Goetta
2 cups Baking Mix (such as Bisquick)
3 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
1/4-1/2 cup of water

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl break the Goetta down into small pieces. (If you have a stand mixer use it with the paddle attachment.) Mix all of the ingredients until fully incorporated, add water to help the ingredients come together. Make 1 inch balls out of the mixture and place on a foil-lined baking tray. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Goetta Biscuit Cups

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1 lb. Glier’s Goetta
2 Cans of Biscuits (16 total)
1 ½ Cups Spinach
1 Cup Shredded Cheese
4 Eggs

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Flatten all of the biscuits until they are large enough to fill the cups of a muffin tin. Place the flattened biscuits into the cups of a greased muffin tin. Brown your Goetta in a pan over medium-high heat. Place the cooked Goetta on a paper towel-lined plate. Scramble the eggs and then place them in a medium bowl. Tear the spinach leaves into small pieces removing the stems. In this bowl with the eggs add the Goetta, cheese, and spinach. Fill the biscuit cups with the Goetta mixer. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown. Serve warm.

Pretzel-Wrapped Goetta Bites

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1 Bag of Goetta Bites

1 Roll Pre-made Pizza Dough

1 Egg

1 Tbsp Coarse Salt

¼ Cup Baking Soda

5 Cups of Water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thaw the Goetta Bites. Cut pizza dough into 1-inch by 2-inch pieces. Wrap the Goetta Bite in the pieces of dough. Boil 5 cups of water, once the water is boiling slowly add the baking soda. Boil the dough wrapped bites for 30 seconds. Place the boiled bites on a sheet tray. Beat the egg and brush down the bites with the beaten egg. Sprinkle the bites with the coarse salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until dark brown.

Bacon-Wrapped Goetta Bites

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1 Bag of Goetta Bites

1 Pack of Bacon

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Thaw the Goetta Bites. Cut the bacon in half, wrap the bites with the pieces of bacon. Place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the bacon is browned and crisp.

Goetta Bites Pull-A-PartBread

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1 Bag of Goetta Bites

1 Roll Pre-made Pizza Dough

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking dish. Thaw the Goetta Bites. Cut the dough into 1-inch by 2-inch pieces. Wrap the Goetta Bites in the dough pieces. Tightly pack the wrapped bites into the baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes until the dough is golden brown.

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FAQs

Is Gliers Goetta fully cooked? ›

It is slow-cooked daily in our factory and perfectly prepared when browned and served. Producing over one million pounds of goetta each year, Glier's Goetta is the best-selling Goetta in the world.

How do you pronounce Glier's Goetta? ›

Glier's Goetta. WHAT IS GOETTA? Pronounced “GET-uh,” Goetta is a German breakfast sausage that blends the textures and flavors of pork, beef, whole grain steel-cut oats, fresh onions, and spices.

Who owns Glier's Goetta? ›

We are still owned and operated by the Glier Family who perfected the recipe. We are proud to be located in our historic building near the Ohio River, 533 Goetta Place.

Is goetta eaten in Germany? ›

“Goetta is a peasant food from Germany. It was not known as goetta in Germany. It's known as grutzwurst over there, or grits, grain, wurst, sausage, grain sausage,” Glier said. “It was brought over by the early immigrants, probably in the late 1800s.

Why is goetta only in Cincinnati? ›

Goetta gets its origin from the German immigrants who settled in what is now the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. In order to stretch their food dollar, they used the scraps from local butchers and hog slaughterhouses to make a satisfying, inexpensive dish.

What is scrapple called in Kentucky? ›

In Cincinnati (and Northern Kentucky) there's goetta, made with oats instead of cornmeal. In the Carolinas, there's livermush (and liver pudding).

Is goetta like scrapple? ›

Scrapple is made with pig parts, cornmeal (and/or flour), and spices. Goetta is created with both pork and beef and uses oats as the binder. While both historical foods are breakfast meats and still eaten today, goetta is much more popular as a sought-after dish frequently served in restaurants.

What is a goetta in English? ›

Goetta (/ˈɡɛtə/ GHET-ə) is a meat-and-grain sausage or mush of German inspiration that is popular in Metro Cincinnati.

Why does my goetta fall apart? ›

Pro Tips for Cooking Goetta

The first key to helping them keep shape is slicing them thickly (at least 1/2 inch thick). The second key is to avoid using any oil whatsoever. Oil will only make it soggier and fall apart more. Just use a dry non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

What is the nutritional value of goetta? ›

Goetta
  • Calories 130.
  • Total Fat 8.6g 11%
  • Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g.
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g.
  • Cholesterol 28mg 9%
  • Sodium 28mg 1%
  • Total Carbohydrates 3.7g 1%

Can you bake goetta in the oven? ›

Goetta Meatloaf

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a bread tin (we recommend a large tin so that the Goetta has more surface area to brown) and set aside. Mix the Goetta, eggs, bread crumbs, and Worcestershire sauce. Mixing by hand is the best way to get these ingredients fully incorporated.

Is goetta raw meat? ›

Traditionally, goetta was eaten for breakfast. Get a hot skillet or pan and fry a piece of goetta. It's a fully cooked product. When cooking it at home, you just want to get it golden brown and crispy on each side.

Is my sausage fully cooked? ›

To determine whether it's done, you can measure the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Sausages should reach 155–165°F (68–74°C). Alternatively, boiling them before cooking in a pan or on a grill can ensure that they're thoroughly cooked and remain moist.

Is scrapple precooked? ›

Scrapple is completely cooked when you buy it, so technically you don't have to cook it for safety or health reasons. However, most people pan fry it to warm and crisp it up. If you have a loaf, cut it into 1/2- to 3/4-inch slices and pan fry them in butter, oil or lard until golden brown on both sides.

What's the difference between scrapple and goetta? ›

Scrapple is made with pig parts, cornmeal (and/or flour), and spices. Goetta is created with both pork and beef and uses oats as the binder. While both historical foods are breakfast meats and still eaten today, goetta is much more popular as a sought-after dish frequently served in restaurants.

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