Wuerstelstand-Style Kaesekrainer

Wuerstelstand-Style Kaesekrainer

Recipes with Käsekrainer

The authentic Vienna Wuerstelstand experience: a scored and grilled Kaesekrainer with oozing cheese, served with sweet mustard and a fresh Semmel.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

12 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 Kaesekrainer
  • 4 Semmel (Austrian bread rolls)
  • Sweet mustard (Suesser Senf)
  • Hot pickled peppers (Pfefferoni)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Optional: ketchup

Steps

1

Score each Kaesekrainer diagonally with 4-5 cuts on each side, about 5mm deep. This helps the cheese melt evenly and creates crispy edges.

2

Heat a flat griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat with a thin film of oil. Place the scored Kaesekrainer on the hot surface.

3

Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning regularly, until the casing is golden and crispy and you can see melted cheese bubbling through the score marks.

4

Let the Kaesekrainer rest for 1-2 minutes off the heat. This is crucial -- it prevents the molten cheese from squirting out explosively on the first bite.

5

Serve on a paper plate with a Semmel on the side, a generous dollop of sweet mustard, and a couple of Pfefferoni. Eat standing up for the full Wuerstelstand experience.

Tips

The Wuerstelstand secret is medium heat and patience. Too hot and the casing burns before the cheese melts. You want the cheese fully liquid inside before serving.