This easy sausage and sauerkraut recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!

Sausage and Sauerkraut
This easy sausage and sauerkraut recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- pounds sauerkraut rinsed and drained
- tablespoon caraway seeds optional
- /4 cup brown sugar
- apple diced
- /2 pound bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
- large onion chopped
- /2 pounds kielbasa sausage cut into 1-inch thick slices
Instructions
- Place the sauerkraut, caraway seeds, brown sugar, and apple into a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place the bacon and onion into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until the bacon is almost crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir the bacon mixture into the sauerkraut. In the same skillet, brown the kielbasa sausage in the remaining bacon grease until the sausage begins to brown, 10 to 15 minutes; stir into the sauerkraut mixture. Spoon the sauerkraut and sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 1 hour.
- Per Serving: 777 calories;
- 3 g total fat; 128 mg cholesterol; 2702 mg sodium.
- 6 g carbohydrates;
- 6 g protein
- Last step: Don’t forget to share!
Tips for the Best Sausage and Sauerkraut
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking sausage and sauerkraut.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
