Grandma Pats Sauerkraut Hotdish Recipes

GRANDMA'S GROUND BEEF, ZUCCHINI AND SAUERKRAUT HOTDISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Cook ziti noodles as directed on package until al dente (they will cook more in the oven).
• Add diced onion and ground beef to a large skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook beef for 7-10 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Prepare zucchini by slicing it in half vertically then cut into thin slices.

GRANDMA'S CREAMY SAUERKRAUT AND PASTA CASSEROLE

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.

GRANDMA'S CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet sauté the onion in oil over medium heat until translucent; add meat. paprika and water; cook meat for about 12 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and meat is no longer pink. Set aside.
• 2. In a large pot or Dutch oven cook the sauerkraut and smoked sausage until heated through, season with the thyme.Set aside. Remove sausage and slice in half lengthwise.
• 3. In a large casserole dish sprayed with non-stick spray; place 1/2 the sauerkraut then all the pork and onion mixture, then all the rice. Layer the remaining sauerkraut over the rice and then place the sliced smoked sausage on top-next spread the sour cream on top. Bake at 350^ for 30-45 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes, then cut with a sharp knife. Serve with sour cream.

GRANDMA'S SAUERKRAUT BALLS

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
• Transfer to a large bowl and add sauerkraut, cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour.
• Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate dish. Place bread crumbs in a third dish.
• Remove sauerkraut and sausage mixture from the refrigerator and roll into 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in flour, then in milk-egg mixture, then in bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Deep fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

GRANDMA PAT'S SAUERKRAUT HOTDISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and onion salt. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Combine beef mixture with cream of chicken soup and sauerkraut in a small casserole dish. Add noodles and water; stir to combine.
• Bake in the preheated oven until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite and casserole is heated through, about 1 hour.

EASY SAUERKRAUT RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crispy (about 5-10 minutes).
• Drain off most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 teaspoon in the bottom of the pot.
• Drain sauerkraut, but reserve the liquid from the can.
• Place drained sauerkraut and brown sugar in the pot with the bacon. Heat over low heat until warmed through and sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Add enough of the reserved liquid from the sauerkraut until the dish reaches the desired consistency. Serve right away, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

SAUERKRAUT HOTDISH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salt and pepper. Spoon half of beef mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of sauerkraut and noodles. Repeat layers. Combine soups and milk; pour over noodles., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.