Sauerkraut Casserole

Name: Sauerkraut Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch links; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 apples, peeled and quartered; 1 can sauerkraut, undrained; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tsp. caraway seeds

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A hearty and flavorful casserole combining savory Italian sausage, sweet apples, tangy sauerkraut, and aromatic caraway seeds. Baked to perfection, this dish offers a delightful mix of savory, sweet, and sour notes, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends.

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Ingredients

1 lb. mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch links
1 large onion, chopped ⓘ
2 apples, peeled and quartered ⓘ
1 can sauerkraut, undrained ⓘ
1 cup water ⓘ
1/2 cup brown sugar ⓘ
2 tsp. caraway seeds ⓘ

Instructions

In a skillet, cook sausage and chopped onion until the sausage is browned and the onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
Stir in peeled and quartered apples, undrained sauerkraut, water, brown sugar, and caraway seeds.
Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Cover and bake at 350°F for one hour.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

226 kcal 11% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV

Total Fat 4.8g 6% DV

Carbs 40.4g 15% DV

Fiber 1.3g 5% DV

Sugar 28.6g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 377.8mg 16% DV

Potassium 397.3mg 8% DV

Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg

Vitamin C 13.7mg 15% DV

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 40.5mg 3% DV

Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).