Description
German comfort meets hearty “Sauerkraut Casserole” with layers of tangy kraut, savory meats, and melted cheese. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each comforting forkful of this classic European dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) wide egg noodles, cooked per package instructions
- 2 (14 ounces/397 grams) cans sauerkraut, drained well
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) cans tomato soup
- 1 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) can water
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a protective layer of grease to prevent adherence.
- Transform ground beef in a sizzling skillet, introducing diced onions, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Render the meat golden and onions translucent, approximately 7-10 minutes. Eliminate excess lipids through careful drainage.
- Distribute drained sauerkraut across the prepared baking surface, creating a tangy foundation. Dust the fermented cabbage with a whisper of brown sugar to temper its sharp profile.
- Cascade cooked egg noodles atop the sauerkraut landscape, ensuring uniform coverage. Crown the noodles with the seasoned meat mixture, spreading it into an even blanket.
- Craft a liquid binding by whisking tomato soup with an equivalent volume of water until harmoniously blended. Cascade this sauce across the layered ingredients, guaranteeing comprehensive moisture distribution.
- Shower the casserole with shredded Swiss cheese, creating a molten, golden canopy that will transform during baking.
- Slide the assembled masterpiece into the heated oven, allowing it to transform for 30-45 minutes. Monitor until the surface bubbles enthusiastically and the cheese achieves a burnished, melted perfection.
- Extract from the oven and permit a brief restful interlude of 5 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and structural integrity to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent excess moisture and maintain the casserole’s ideal texture and consistency.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or provolone to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the dish’s core character.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium tomato soup and selecting reduced-salt sauerkraut for a healthier version of this comforting casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg