Sauerkraut Casserole Recipe

Sauerkraut Casserole Recipe Sauerkraut Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

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

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Sauerkraut Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 70 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and quartered
  • 1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 188 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 905 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Sauerkraut Casserole in Taste of Home February/March 1993, p35

Tip

Chopped Onion Substitute

When there’s no time to chop onions, onion powder is one option. Substitute 1 tablespoon of onion powder for one medium chopped onion. For the best onion flavor, use frozen chopped onions or dried minced onion (found in the spice aisle). One tablespoon of dried minced onion equals 1/4 cup minced raw onion.

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2013 by sgronholz

I make my own sauerkraut and this is one of my husband's favorite ways to enjoy it. Sometimes I substitute cooked bulk Italian sausage for the links, and it tastes just as delicious!

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2012 by susnan

Like an earlier reviewer, I cut the sugar in half and it was fine. My family enjoyed it.

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2012 by CWyatt

Way too sweet and otherwise flavorless. Couldn't taste the sauerkraut or kielbasa (substituted). Our group of 6 all disliked it. Would definitely not make again.

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2012 by summyb

I've made this several times, but substitute apple juice for the water, and only use 1/4 cup of brown sugar. I serve it with mashed potatoes. I'm making it again tonight, but using a can of Bavarian Sauerkraut with caraway seeds (since I didn't want to spend extra on buying the caraway).

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by Summy

I very reluctantly brought two servings of this recipe to my elderly parents. It was hard to part with a single delicious spoonful. However, I used about 1/2 the amount of sugar, and beef kielbasa. My parents loved it as much as I did! Comfort food at its best.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by bkparker

My husband really liked this recipe. It is different and that's what I look for.

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by omahataxidriver

I used half ittallian sasuage and the other half kelibasa..yummmm

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2010 by lurky27

Wow! I used turkey Italian sausage and everything tasted great. I served with mashed potatoes.

~ Theresa

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2010 by mewandmitch

This is one of my favorite supper dishes. The only thing I do differently is to add 2 chicken bouillion cubes to the hot water. I have a friend who's an excellent cook and that's how she makes her sauerkraut. This dish is savory and delicious!

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by parksville

Substituted smoked polish kielbasa for the italian sausage, sauteed slices w/ the onions to brown them up a bit. Served over mashed potatoes. Yum, yum! This is a really good recipe and easy to prepare. I will definitley make it again and again as we love sauerkraut!

Trish D

Parksville, Bc

 
 

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