Bratwurst And Sauerkraut Casserole

Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (1 lb) package kielbasa, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
• 4 -6 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch squares

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°. i put mine in the crockpot.
• 2 drain and rinse sauerkraut in a colander.
• 3 mix with all the ingredients in a bowl and pour into large casserole dish (or put in crockpot) cover and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
• 4 or let cook in crockpot on low for several hours until potatoes are tender. i usually add 1 can of water and mix well. add more water accordingly throughout the day.
• 5 i let mine cook all day on low.
• 6 you can also try substituting the brown sugar with applesauce and apple chunks (1/2 cup each) for color and texture.
• 7 i also use the bavarian kraut--this gives this dish a sweeter flavor--even my kids like it.