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baked kielbasa and sauerkraut in casserole dish with parsely
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Grandma's Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Recipe

Grandma's Kielbasa and Sauerkraut recipe is an easy dinner made with smoked sausage and seasoned sauerkraut baked until hot and delicious. Your whole family will love this budget friendly meal, and it's easy enough for busy weeknights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Polish
Servings: 8
Author: Dee
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds kielbasa smoked sausage
  • 1 28-oz jar sauerkraut
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
  • 1 teaspooon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter cut into smaller pieces
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°, and grease a baking dish with cooking spray
  • Slice larger ropes of kielbasa into smaller pieces, about 3 inches long
  • Rinse and drain sauerkraut, then place on bottom of baking dish
  • Season with brown sugar, onions, garlic and pepper, and add water
  • Place butter evenly over sauerkraut, and top with kielbasa
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes or until sausage is cooked to 160 degrees, according to meat thermometer

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and will vary with type of smoked sausage used.
You can add sliced onions, apples and caraway seeds for more flavor.d

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg