German Potato and Sausage Casserole
Dive into the hearty, comforting flavors of a traditional **German Potato and Sausage Casserole**, a dish that combines tender layers of sliced potatoes, smoky sausage, tangy sauerkraut, and a rich, creamy mustard sauce. Topped with golden breadcrumbs and melted cheddar cheese, this one-pan wonder is baked to perfection, delivering an irresistible balance of textures and flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish is infused with aromatic thyme, paprika, and garlic, capturing the essence of rustic German cuisine in every bite. Ready in just over an hour and serving six, it's ideal to share alongside crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized potatoes
- 400 grams smoked sausage (e.g., bratwurst or kielbasa)
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons German mustard (or Dijon mustard)
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Boil them in salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the sausage until lightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Mince the garlic and stir it into the onion, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir to coat evenly. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the mustard, salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika to the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In the prepared casserole dish, layer half of the potatoes, followed by half of the sausage slices. Sprinkle half of the sauerkraut over the sausage. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, sausage, and sauerkraut.
Pour the creamy mustard sauce evenly over the casserole. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese across the top, then finish with an even layer of breadcrumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot with a side of crusty bread or a green salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1419 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 813 mg | 17% | |
*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.
