Crock Pot Bavarian Sauerkraut Dinner

Cozy up with the hearty and tangy flavors of a **Crock Pot Bavarian Sauerkraut Dinner**, a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for cooler seasons. This comforting one-pot meal combines juicy smoked sausage, tender baby red potatoes, and the savory goodness of sauerkraut, infused with the sweetness of green apple and caramelized onions. A hint of brown sugar and aromatic caraway seeds add a subtle Bavarian flair, while a rich chicken broth glaze brings all the flavors together. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this slow cooker recipe is a stress-free way to serve up a hearty, flavorful dinner for the whole family. Serve warm alongside crusty bread for an authentic and satisfying homestyle meal. Keywords: Crock Pot Bavarian Sauerkraut Dinner, sauerkraut recipe, slow cooker dinner, smoked sausage and potatoes, Bavarian comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 32 oz Sauerkraut
• 16 oz Smoked sausage (such as kielbasa or bratwurst), sliced into 2-inch pieces
• 12 oz Baby red potatoes, halved
• 1 Green apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 Yellow onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Caraway seeds
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and lightly rinse the sauerkraut to remove excess brine. Set aside.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, layer the sliced smoked sausages, halved baby red potatoes, and sliced onion.

Step 3

Add the sliced green apple on top of the onion layer.

Step 4

Evenly distribute the drained sauerkraut over the top of the layered ingredients.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, caraway seeds, chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and pepper until combined.

Step 6

Pour the mixture evenly over the contents of the slow cooker.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 8

Before serving, stir the sauerkraut mixture gently to combine the layers.

Step 9

Serve warm as a standalone dish, or pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2193.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2327.2

Total Fat 159.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 365.1mg	0%
Sodium 11388.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.0g	0%
Total Sugars 57.4g
Protein 68.5g	0%

Vitamin D 50.3IU	0%
Calcium 486.6mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 4485.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 25.6%