Bavarian Casserole Recipes

BAVARIAN WIENER SUPPER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine soup and mayonnaise. In another large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, hot dogs, caraway seeds and half of the soup mixture. Spread into a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish., In a large bowl, combine potatoes and remaining soup mixture. Spoon over sauerkraut mixture. , Combine the bread crumbs, butter and paprika; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

BAVARIAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until almost tender. Drain; when cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-in. slices., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, brown pork chops on both sides. Remove chops; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in sauerkraut and bacon; cook for 3-4 minutes. , Spoon sauerkraut mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with pork chops, potato slices and tomatoes. Sprinkle with caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

BAVARIAN NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Drain sauerkraut and spread in 13x9 pan.
• Top with sliced Kielbasa.
• Cook and drain noodles.
• Spread over Kielbasa evenly.
• In a bowl mix the soup, onion and dijon mustard.
• Pour over top of casserole and spread evenly.
• Top with the swiss cheese.
• Bake 30-40 minutes until cheese is well melted and casserole is bubbly hot.

OKTOBERFEST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk soup, beer and sour cream until combined. Stir in potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese and chopped bratwurst. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake for 45 minutes., Uncover; bake 30 minutes. Top with pretzel pieces. Bake until bubbly and heated through, 12-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Freeze cooled potato mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.