Sauerkraut Topped with My Mom Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 jar of sauerkraut (16oz)
• 1 white onion, sliced
• 1 cup of cider vinegar
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 4 bratwurst sausages
• 1/2 cup of mustard
• 1/4 cup of mayo
• 1/4 cup of ketchup
• 1/4 cup of relish
• 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup of chopped dill pickles
• 1/4 cup of bacon bits
• 1/4 cup of crispy fried onions

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Drain the sauerkraut and set it aside.
3. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion until golden brown.
4. Add the cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to the saucepan and stir well.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil and then add the sauerkraut.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauerkraut for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
7. While the sauerkraut is cooking, grill or pan-fry the bratwurst sausages until lightly browned on both sides.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, mayo, ketchup, and relish to make the topping sauce.
9. Remove the sauerkraut from the heat and transfer it to a baking dish.
10. Place the bratwurst sausages on top of the sauerkraut.
11. Add a layer of the topping sauce on the sausages.
12. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausages.
13. Bake the sauerkraut and sausages for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14. Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the diced tomatoes, sliced scallions, chopped parsley, chopped dill pickles, bacon bits, and crispy fried onions over the top of the sauerkraut and sausages.
15. Serve the Sauerkraut and sausages hot with your favorite German beer.

Verdict:

This Sauerkraut Topped with My Mom recipe is a flavorful and hearty comfort food dish that’s perfect for fall and winter. The sauerkraut is simmered to perfection in a tangy and sweet sauce, while the bratwurst sausages add a savory and smoky flavor. The topping sauce adds an extra zing to the dish, and the combination of cheddar cheese, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, pickles, bacon bits, and crispy fried onions creates a medley of flavors and textures that’s sure to please your taste buds.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy this dish with a cold German beer and a side of creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles. It’s also great with a simple green salad or roasted veggies.