GRANDMA'S CREAMY SAUERKRAUT AND PASTA CASSEROLE

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Got this recipe from my mom. She used to make this with my dad's mom, who they lived with when they first got married...it was grandpas favorite...I made this today - and I'm telling you it was delicious..I will make it again tomorrow for card club St.Patty party! Mmmmm

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz package egg noodles,cooked al dente
1 large jar or bag of sauerkraut,drained
3 Tbsp bacon fat,(lard)
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 Tbsp butter
2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup(10 3/4 oz. ea.)
1/2 c milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, diced
s / p to taste
garnishes feta cheese and rice wine or balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Grease or spray a large casserole;set aside. Drain sauerkraut and fry in a large skillet with the bacon fat for 10 minutes. Stir in sausage slices and fry for 10 minutes more. Pour mixture into a large bowl or pan. Set aside.
  • 2. In the same skillet add the butter, onions, garlic, yellow pepper and fry until tender. Add the soup and milk to the skillet mixture and stir to combine. Add cooked noodles-stir to combine.
  • 3. Pour this vegetable and mushroom soup mixture over the sausage/ sauerkraut mixture. Stir to combine. Pour into prepared casserole. Lightly season with salt and pepper or to taste. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. Top each serving with crumbled feta and a splash of rice wine vinegar...enjoy! NOTE: This casserole freezes well.

Raj on Secret
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the casserole was cooked to perfection.


NarayanYadav Yadav
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This casserole was easy to make and it turned out great! The sauerkraut added a nice tangy flavor to the dish, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Limon Rahman13
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I'm not a fan of pasta casseroles, but this one was actually pretty good! The flavors were well-balanced and the casserole was cooked evenly.


Horizon Center
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. Overall, it was a good casserole.


Coolifyy
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I made this casserole with whole wheat pasta and it was still very good! The casserole was hearty and filling, and the flavors were great.


Suhani Tamang
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This casserole was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best sauerkraut casserole he's ever had.


jasmine dhol
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I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but this casserole was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the casserole was very filling. I would definitely make this again.


Liyah ismail
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This casserole was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The flavors were perfect and the casserole was cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tahira Akther
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the casserole was cooked to perfection.


Mohamed.almozoghi
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This casserole was easy to make and it turned out great! The sauerkraut added a nice tangy flavor to the dish, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Chantal King
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I'm not a fan of pasta casseroles, but this one was actually pretty good! The flavors were well-balanced and the casserole was cooked evenly.


Jay Brundage
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. Overall, it was a good casserole.


Lolohea Toutai
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I made this casserole with whole wheat pasta and it was still very good! The casserole was hearty and filling, and the flavors were great.


Mustak mia
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This casserole was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best sauerkraut casserole he's ever had.


Lj2valid
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I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but this casserole was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the casserole was very filling. I would definitely make this again.


Harris Meechan
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This casserole was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The flavors were perfect and the casserole was cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamran K058
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the casserole was cooked to perfection.


Anu Nagarkoti
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The sauerkraut added a nice tangy flavor to the dish, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.