Sauerkraut & Sausage Casserole

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One bite of this hearty sausage casserole recipe--full of sauerkraut, apples and kielbasa--and you'll be transported to a tiny pub in the Alsace region of northern France. Serve with extra mustard if you like.

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 ½ teaspoons caraway or fennel seeds
1 large sweet-tart apple, such as Braeburn, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
10 ounces turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 ½ cups drained sauerkraut, rinsed
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in caraway (or fennel) seeds and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add apple and wine; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until most of the wine has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in sausage, sauerkraut, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch (or similar 3-quart) baking dish.
Toss potato slices with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, butter and salt in a bowl until coated. Cover the sauerkraut mixture with tightly overlapping potato slices.
Bake the casserole until the potato edges start to get crispy, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare Step 2 and let cool; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature; continue with Step 3 and preheat oven.

Storage smarts: For long-term freezer storage, wrap your food in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. The plastic will help prevent freezer burn while the foil will help keep off-odors from seeping into the food.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2012

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273	Calories
7g	Fat
36g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 9g	19%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Vitamin A 93IU	2%
Vitamin C 33mg	37%
Folate 21mcg	5%
Sodium 675mg	29%
Calcium 50mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 18mg	4%
Potassium 694mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Sauerkraut & Sausage Casserole

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