Kraut And Kielbasa Casserole Smigus Dyngus Day Recipes

KIELBASA, PIEROGIES & SAUERKRAUT BAKE - STOVETOP AND OVEN METHOD

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
• Drain the sauerkraut, reserving the liquid.
• Pre-heat a large 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and brown the Kielbasa sausage slices on both sides. Remove the browned sausage from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion to the skillet and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until they start to brown - about 5 minutes. Add the drained sauerkraut and caraway seeds and continue to sauté for a few more minutes. Add the stock or beer, reserved sauerkraut liquid and stone-ground mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil and return the browned Kielbasa to the skillet.
• Add the pierogies, nestling them into the sauerkraut and onions. Lower the heat under the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses on top and transfer the pan to the oven.
• Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pierogies are cooked through and the cheese has melted. Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!

KRAUT AND KIELBASA CASSEROLE SMIGUS DYNGUS DAY!

Steps:

• Prepare your caramelized onions. Low and slow is the best way to bring out the sweetness of the onions. Use part butter and part oil. This will take upward of 45 minutes. When they are nice and caramelized, deglaze the pan with liquid, water,wine,broth,your choice just to get all the bits of wonderful flavor . Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a casserole dish with cooking spray or oil.
• Mix together: cream of mushroom soup, caramelized onions and mustard. Set aside.
• Layer half of the kraut in prepared pan. Layer half of the noodles on kraut, and then half of the Polska Kielbasa. Spread half of the soup mixture over Kielbasa. Repeat layers.
• Place casserole on cookie sheet in case it bubbles over. Cover casserole and bake for 35 minutes.
• Uncover casserole and top with swiss cheese and bread crumbs. Bake an additional 25 minutes.

GRANDPA'S SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA

Steps:

• Put the cold butter in a cold pan with the diced onion, and slowly bring to a simmer on medium heat.
• This brings out the sweetness of the onions.
• Simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and simmer 2 more minutes.
• Add next 3 ingredients.
• Combine with the sauerkraut (undrained and not rinsed), kielbasa and potatoes.
• Bring to a simmer on the stove top.
• Cover loosely with foil and place in a preheated 225°F oven for 3 hours.

UBER-BRATEN - KIELBASA & SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook egg noodles as per directions on package. I really like the Pennsylvania Dutch Kluski noodles as they add great texture to this dish, but I'm sure any thick egg noodle will work. Set aside.
• Slice or cube kielbasa - we cube as we like it spread throughout the casserole more thoroughly.
• Heat butter in dutch oven until melted, stir in flour and seasonings. When mixture is well combined add milk. Bring to a boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
• Add 3/4 cup of cheese, stir until melted.
• When sauce is ready stir in sliced kielbasa, drained sauerkraut and pre-cooked egg noodles.
• Pour into a 3 quart casserole.
• Mix remaining cheese with bread crumbs and sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until heated through.