Sausages and sauerkraut are one of the most beloved pairs of German cuisine, and here’s another opportunity to see them team up to work their tasty magic! Sauerkraut Casserole has slices of savory and spiced sausage and delightfully tangy sauerkraut work with crisp apples and smoky brown sugar for a balance of sweet and savory that can’t be beat! Sauerkraut Casserole is a refreshing and hearty meal that will have you saying, “Guten Appetit!”
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium apples, peeled and quartered
- 1 (27-ounce) can sauerkraut, rinsed and well-drained
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large skillet, cook the sausage and the onion over medium heat until the sausage is no longer pink and the onion is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3 –Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 4 –Stir the apples, the sauerkraut, the water, the brown sugar, and the caraway seeds into the sausage mixture.
Step 5 –Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Step 6 –Cover the casserole and bake for 1 hour.
Step 7 –Serve.