Description
Sauerkraut casserole brings comfort straight from German kitchens to your dinner table, packed with tangy flavors and hearty ingredients that’ll make your family ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
Produce and Seasonings:
- 1 onion
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pantry and Base Ingredients:
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 14-ounce cans sauerkraut
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 10.75-ounce cans tomato soup
- 1 10.75-ounce can water
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sizzle 2 lbs ground beef in a skillet, adding 1 diced onion, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp dried parsley, salt and pepper. Cook until meat browns completely.
- Spread 2 cans of drained sauerkraut evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish, then sprinkle ¾ cup brown sugar over the top.
- Layer 8 oz of cooked wide egg noodles directly on top of the sauerkraut.
- Distribute the browned beef mixture evenly across the noodles, covering them completely.
- Whisk 2 cans of tomato soup with 1 can of water until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the soup mixture gently over the entire casserole, ensuring even coverage.
- Scatter 2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese across the surface, creating a complete cheese layer.
- Slide the casserole into the 350°F oven and bake for 40 minutes until the cheese melts and edges turn golden.
- Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle before serving.
Notes
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole soggy.
- Select a tangy Swiss cheese for deeper flavor and better melting consistency.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce greasiness and create a cleaner-tasting dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap egg noodles with cauliflower rice or gluten-free pasta alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 626
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg