Sausage Sauerkraut Bake

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Sausage Sauerkraut Bake is the ultimate comfort food for any night of the week. Featuring smoky slices of sausage, tender potato rounds, tangy sauerkraut, and a rich cream-based sauce infused with Dijon mustard and a hint of optional caraway seeds, this dish is layered with incredible taste and texture. Topped with gooey Swiss cheese and baked to bubbly perfection, it’s a satisfying one-pan meal that’s easy to prepare and bursting with rustic charm. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this baked casserole pairs beautifully with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete and memorable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 4 medium potatoes (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
• 2 cups sauerkraut (drained and rinsed)
• 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Sauté the sliced sausage until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Layer the sliced potatoes evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Top the potatoes with the cooked sausage, sautéed onions, and sauerkraut, spreading them out in even layers.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, caraway seeds (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the cream mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.

Step 8

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil, sprinkle the grated Swiss cheese evenly over the top, and return the dish to the oven.

Step 10

Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 11

Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Sausage Sauerkraut Bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2414.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3532.4

Total Fat 266.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 658.3mg	0%
Sodium 10838.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 102.8g	0%

Vitamin D 31.1IU	0%
Calcium 1402.5mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 4841.2mg	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: 69.2%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 18.9%