Sauerkraut casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with layers of sauerkraut, ground beef or sausage, and potatoes, all baked together in a creamy sauce. The result is a casserole that is both comforting and delicious.
This article provides three different recipes for sauerkraut casserole, so you can find one that suits your taste. The first recipe is a classic sauerkraut casserole, made with ground beef, potatoes, and a simple cream sauce. The second recipe is a more modern take on the dish, with the addition of apples and caraway seeds. The third recipe is a vegetarian sauerkraut casserole, made with tofu and vegetables.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores. So whether you are a fan of classic comfort food or are looking for a new vegetarian dish to try, you are sure to find a sauerkraut casserole recipe in this article that you will enjoy.
SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
Mom brewed her own sauerkraut and, of course, the cabbage was from our big farm garden! Blending the kraut with spicy sausage and apples was Mom's favorite way to fix it, and I still love this country dish. -Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in the apples, sauerkraut, water, brown sugar and caraway seeds. , Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
POLISH SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE (KAPUSTA)
When my husband's Grandmother died, I was the designated person to bring this to all holiday dinners (even though I'm Irish!) since I learned what to do by watching her. She always used fresh rather than smoked Polish Sausage.
Provided by Mareesme
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bring sausage to boil and simmer 15 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Cut bacon into small pieces.
- Begin browning, then add diced onion.
- Saute together until bacon is almost crisp.
- Drain mixture, reserving bacon grease.
- Drain sauerkraut (do not rinse).
- Add sauerkraut and brown sugar to bacon mixture.
- Mix in about 2 Tablespoons reserved bacon grease and water.
- Place in large casserole dish.
- Cut Polish sausage into 3" pieces and place on top of sauerkraut.
- Cover and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour 15 minutes, checking sauerkraut mixture halfway through to add more water if sauerkraut appears very dry.
- Finish baking; remove from oven.
- Taste sauerkraut and, if desired, adjust flavor by adding salt and pepper, or a little more brown sugar, vinegar or bacon grease to your taste. (Note: In the old days, Busia (Grandma) would soak a cup of yellow peas overnight to soften them and would mix them into the sauerkraut. It was probably to stretch the quantity, but I don't do it anymore!).
SWISS SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
Swiss cheese and canned cream of chicken soup make a quick sauce for a savory ground beef and noodle dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
- While noodles are cooking, cook beef, onion, salt and pepper in 10-inch skillet, over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
- In ungreased 3-quart casserole, mix noodles, beef mixture, sauerkraut, soup and 1 cup of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with red onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
This recipe has been in our family for over 50 years, and it's always been our favorite casserole! Now that our four children are grown and gone, I don't often make family-sized meals...but we still enjoy this casserole often, because it's so simple to prepare and reheats nicely.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, sauerkraut and sugar to skillet. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 2 minutes., Drain macaroni; add to skillet with cheese. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
HOTDOGS AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
This IS my favorite meal! I love this! My mother would make this and so this is her version. I know others would add all kinds of things to this casserole but my mother made simple meals for seven and so I also like it simple as well as I like the dogs to soak up the kraut taste. I always eat this with boiled potatoes, green...
Provided by Tammy T
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Place half of the saurkraut with juice in a baking dish. Add hotdogs, as many as you will feed, on top of sauerkraut. No need to grease pan.
- 2. Add second half of sauerkraut with juice on top of placed hotdogs. Baking dish size depends on how many people you are serving and dogs being used. If 6-8 dogs, use a 13x9. Make sure to have enough kraut to cover. Use a smaller baking dish if only making for one or two.
- 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 mins. I like to see little tinges of browning on the tops of the sauerkraut. If the dogs split open a little, no worries.
- 4. I do highly recomend pairing this with boiled potaoes with butter on top, green beans and applesauce as they just go so well together! You will not believe the flavor of the hotdogs! Sometimes I will put a little mustard on the hotdogs.
- 5. You can also use sausages instead of hotdogs. You can also put the dogs and the kraut in a bun with mustard on top and it is delicous with frys also. The flavor of the dog cooked in the kraut juice...its just to die for, if you love sauerkraut as I do!
BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
This is good used with Bavarian sauerkraut for a sweeter taste. Put in crock pot and forget about it. My mother made this first then passed the recipe to me. It originated from American Profile Magazine.
Provided by strawberryjane
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 7h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. I put mine in the crockpot.
- Drain and rinse sauerkraut in a colander.
- Mix with all the ingredients in a bowl and pour into large casserole dish (or put in crockpot) Cover and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Or let cook in crockpot on low for several hours until potatoes are tender. I usually add 1 can of water and mix well. Add more water accordingly throughout the day.
- I let mine cook all day on low.
- You can also try substituting the brown sugar with applesauce and apple chunks (1/2 cup each) for color and texture.
- I also use the Bavarian kraut--this gives this dish a sweeter flavor--even my kids like it.
GERMAN SAUERKRAUT AND POTATO CASSEROLE
The is a German casserole recipe made vegetarian given to me by my good German friend, Nicola Wieland. I'm thankful she took the time to translate this recipe for me. Enjoy!
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes with the skins on them until they are cooked, but not too soft (maybe about 10-15 minutes).
- Skin the potatoes and cut in slices.
- Cut the sausages in long slices.
- In a pan heat the oil and cook the onion a few minutes, then add sauerkraut and seasoning. Saute for a couple more minutes then set aside.
- Spray 8x8 cooking dish with cooking spray and lay in alternating layers the potatoes, then sausages, then sourkraut.
- In a small bowl whip the sour cream with salt according to your taste and then pour/spread over the top.
- Bake it in the oven at medium heat for around a 1/2 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.2, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 1518, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 22.6
UBER-BRATEN KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
A true German/Polish dish that is simply 'Delish'! I sometimes use Swiss cheese in place of the Cheddar, which is a good switch as well! This is a casserole that is very inexpensive, simple and quick to make - and not to mention leftovers are the best the next day as well!!
Provided by JustJen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook kluski noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, dry mustard, and black pepper; cook until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, and bring white sauce to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly, to make a smooth, thick sauce. Whisk 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese into sauce until melted.
- Stir kluski noodles, sauerkraut, and kielbasa sausage into the sauce and transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish. Mix bread crumbs with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese in a bowl and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 157.7 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.6 g, Sodium 1251.9 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
BBQ SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
My mom used to bring this to our church potlucks 20 years ago. The sour taste from the sauerkraut bakes out of the dish, to give it a more sweet BBQ flavor. Serve over smashed boiled potatoes.
Provided by flbeachturtle
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain, and discard any excess grease.
- Pour the beef mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish. Layer the sauerkraut over the ground beef, pour the tomato juice over the sauerkraut, then sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly, about 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1133.3 mg, Sugar 28.9 g
EASY SAUERKRAUT PORK CASSEROLE
Make and share this Easy Sauerkraut Pork Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the pork pieces.
- Add in the onions garlic (if using) and celery, cook until soft but not brown.
- Stir in the sauerkraut (with the juice), cooked noodled, undiluted soup and mushrooms; season with salt and pepper to taste; mix well to combine.
- Spoon into a greased casserole dish.
- Cover, and bake for 1-1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
This goes great with German type cuisine. The long, low temperature cooking time is imperative to allow the ingredients to caramelize thoroughly.
Provided by SHELLEY SHARPIN
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 2h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine sauerkraut, tomatoes, sugar, bacon, and black pepper in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Bake in a preheated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes. When finished cooking it should be bubbly around the edges and caramelized on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 557 mg, Sugar 26.9 g
SAUERKRAUT, BACON, AND PASTA CASSEROLE
This recipe was given to me by my Aunt V, and I found it so easy and it was just full of flavor and so different-tasting than what we were used to. It was something new to my family and we love it! It is pretty versatile; you can add more or less of an ingredient to your taste.
Provided by Monica73
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until barely tender and firm to the bite, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until barely crispy and fat is rendered, 6 to 7 minutes. Reserve 3 tablespoons fat in the pan; drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Drain noodles. Cook onion in the skillet until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in noodles to coat.
- Transfer noodle mixture to a casserole dish. Toss in sauerkraut, bacon, and mushroom soup. Measure milk into the soup can, shake, and pour into the dish. Mix to combine; season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1157.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE & SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE!
Make and share this Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Sauerkraut Casserole! recipe from Food.com.
Provided by OceanIvy
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the sausage in large skillet with 1/3 cup water.
- Boil over medium heat,cover,bring to a boil.
- Reduce to low heat,still covered,let simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove cover, and simmer until water evaporates,and sausage browns a little.
- While it cooks,in medium saucepan,combine sugar,mustard,caraway seeds& dill weed.
- Stir mixture,until blended.
- Add bell pepper& sauerkraut,stirring until combined.
- Over medium heat,covered,cook for 10 minutes,or until hot.
- Spoon the sauerkraut into microwavable 2-3 Qrt casserole.
- Sprinkle the swiss cheese over top.
- Add the sausage over it,cover.
- Microwave on high,for 30 seconds,or until the cheese has melted.
PORK SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
"I get lots of compliments on this tangy pork dish, so I fix it often," writes Ann Yaeger from Houston, Texas. To speed preparation, Anne uses frozen has browns instead of peeling and slicing potatoes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, combine sauerkraut and hash browns. Top with pork chops. Combine soup, onion, water, sugar and vinegar; pour over all. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts :
GRANDMA'S CREAMY SAUERKRAUT AND PASTA CASSEROLE
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
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.
SAUERKRAUT BIEROCKS CASSEROLE
I grew up on sauerkraut bierocks but, unfortunately, never learned how to make them from my grandma. I found this recipe on another site and have added some things to make this taste just like the ones she made. (Grandma didn't put cheese in her bierocks but it's a great addition here!)
Provided by rickoholic83
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Brown onion, garlic and ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes.
- Add red pepper flakes and continue cooking until the ground beef is fully cooked. (If using fresh cabbage, add here and cook until soft.)
- Drain extra fat out of the skillet then stir in drained sauerkraut and Worcestershire. Heat through and set aside.
- Press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread beef mixture on top and cover with cheese.
- Lay second package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef and cheese mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 973.2, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 32.5
TATER TOT, BRATS AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
Super easy casserole for sauerkraut lovers!
Provided by Marianne Gleason
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Rinse and drain sauerkraut and out in bottom of 13x9 casserole.
- 2. Cook bratwurst and slice. Place slices brats on top of sauerkraut.
- 3. Mix soup with milk and pour over top of brats & sauerkraut.
- 4. Arrange tater tots on top and bake at 450 for 20-25 minutes until tater tots are golden brown.
- 5. Pull from oven and top with shredded cheese and green onions. Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
SAUERKRAUT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE
You have to try this recipe because it is unbelieveable. I had it at a covered dish supper and fell in love with the sweet/sour taste of it. I have made it several times in the summer for barbecues and it is always well received.
Provided by Lucille Hoerle
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. After you saute the onion and celery, mix the remaining ingredients in a casserole dish and bake at 350 for 45 to 50 mins until most of the moisture has evaporated.
SAUERKRAUT-CABBAGE CASSEROLE
Here's a fast way to create European stuffed cabbage flavor and texture without stuffing each leaf. I use my own flavored-up cooked rice recipe; you can use any rice flavor, even Rice-a-Roni.
Provided by Kathy228
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook cabbage (whole or sliced) 'til tender, paring off the thick "spine" portion on each leaf.
- Combine ingredients from cooked rice to pepper; set aside.
- Combine the tomato soup, tomatoes, water; set aside.
- Spray a casserole pan.
- Put 1/2 of the sauerkraut in bottom of pan.
- Then 1/3 of the tomato mixture.
- Then 1/2 of the cabbage.
- Then all of the meat mixture, spreading it evenly; sprinkle onions on top of that.
- Then another 1/3 tomato mixture.
- Then the remaining cabbage.
- Then the remaining sauerkraut and then the remaining tomato sauce; if desired, drizzle ketchup on top.
- Bake covered at 350 for one hour; remove lid and bake for additional 35 minutes; if you use a large shallow pan, reduce baking time accordingly.
- Let set for a least 1/2 hour before serving; provide sour cream for individual serving garnish.
UBER-BRATEN KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
I happen to come across this recipe at food.com. HeidiRenee had posted the recipe, but I did tweak the recipe just a bit. I love this casserole, and could eat this at least once a month. It's great comfort food! If you love sauerkraut, then your going to love this dish!!
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Grease the inside of a 2-1/2 to 3-quart casserole baking dish; set baking dish aside.
- 2. Cook egg noodles as per directions on package; set aside.
- 3. Cut Kielbasa or smoked sausage into chunks, then cut each chunk in half; set aside.
- 4. Melt the 1/3 cup of butter in a large saucepan. (I used a 3-quart saucepan).
- 5. Stir in the flour, garlic power, onion powder, pepper, and mustard.
- 6. When mixture is well combined, gradually add the milk. Bring mixture to a boil for 1 minute; stirring constantly until the sauce has thicken. (Mine started to thicken in less than a minute.)
- 7. Add the cup of cheese to the pan, stir until melted.
- 8. Add the Kielbasa or smoked sausage, plus the drained sauerkraut to the pan, and stir.
- 9. Pour mixture into the greased baking dish, then stir in the precooked noodles.
- 10. Top the casserole with a mixture of 4 tablespoons of bread crumbs mixed with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- 11. Bake casserole (uncovered) for 25 minutes in a 375º oven.
- 12. Note: When preparing this casserole, you can use a Bavarian Sauerkraut in place of regular sauerkraut. Plus the original recipe states to use 2 cups of the kraut, but I just use 1-1/2 cups. Also, you can use smoked sausage in place of the Kielbasa. I used smoked sausage, and the brand of sausage I used was, Eckrich.
Tips and Conclusion
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sauerkraut casserole, look no further! This article provides a collection of recipes that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful casserole, try using a variety of sauerkraut, such as regular, red, or spicy.
- To add a touch of sweetness, consider adding apples, raisins, or brown sugar to the casserole.
- If you like a cheesy casserole, sprinkle some shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese on top before baking.
- For a crispy topping, use crushed crackers or bread crumbs.
- Serve the casserole with a side of mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
With so many delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect sauerkraut casserole to suit your taste. So, what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients and start cooking today!
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