GRANDMA'S CREAMY SAUERKRAUT AND PASTA CASSEROLE

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Got this recipe from my mom. She used to make this with my dad's mom, who they lived with when they first got married...it was grandpas favorite...I made this today - and I'm telling you it was delicious..I will make it again tomorrow for card club St.Patty party! Mmmmm

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz package egg noodles,cooked al dente
1 large jar or bag of sauerkraut,drained
3 Tbsp bacon fat,(lard)
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 Tbsp butter
2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup(10 3/4 oz. ea.)
1/2 c milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, diced
s / p to taste
garnishes feta cheese and rice wine or balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Grease or spray a large casserole;set aside. Drain sauerkraut and fry in a large skillet with the bacon fat for 10 minutes. Stir in sausage slices and fry for 10 minutes more. Pour mixture into a large bowl or pan. Set aside.
  • 2. In the same skillet add the butter, onions, garlic, yellow pepper and fry until tender. Add the soup and milk to the skillet mixture and stir to combine. Add cooked noodles-stir to combine.
  • 3. Pour this vegetable and mushroom soup mixture over the sausage/ sauerkraut mixture. Stir to combine. Pour into prepared casserole. Lightly season with salt and pepper or to taste. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. Top each serving with crumbled feta and a splash of rice wine vinegar...enjoy! NOTE: This casserole freezes well.

Gloann Estinor
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This casserole is a great use of leftover sauerkraut. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


sphiwe phiwe
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I'm not a fan of sauerkraut, but this casserole was surprisingly good. The creamy sauce and pasta made it really enjoyable.


Gee Taitapanui
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This casserole is a great way to get kids to eat sauerkraut. My kids loved it!


Tamanna Rahman
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to take to potlucks or parties.


Gregory Kind
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This casserole is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and the sauerkraut gives it a nice tang.


Amrita Gurung
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I added some diced ham to this casserole and it was delicious! It's a great way to add some extra protein.


Senad Osmanovski
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Lana Khalantan
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I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but I loved this casserole. The creamy sauce and pasta made it really enjoyable.


Thalia Hernandez
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!


Kason Rentz
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This casserole was easy to make and very delicious. I would recommend it to anyone who loves sauerkraut.


Danish Zihan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauerkraut added a nice tanginess to the dish and the pasta was cooked just right.


Waqas Murshid
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This casserole was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauerkraut and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.