Fried Sauerkraut and Sausage with Buttered Noodles
Tangy, slightly sweet sauerkraut, flavor-packed pork sausage, and warm, buttery noodles come together to make a simple weeknight dinner that is comfort food at its finest (and easiest!). With just five ingredients (unless you count the freshly ground pepper), this is a delicious weeknight dinner recipe that is cheap and easy to make and comes together quickly for those busy nights when everyone is hungry. You need a delightful go-to recipe that the whole family will be excited to eat, and this is it!
Equipment
- A large pot for cooking the noodles
- A 12-inch frying pan
- A kitchen colander
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce package egg noodles cooked according to package directions
- ½ cup butter
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 14 ounce cans of Bavarian Sauerkraut drained and rinsed
- ½ cup half & half cream
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Once done, drain and return to pot. Immediately stir in the butter, then cover and keep warm.
- While the noodles are cooking, in a large skillet, fry the pork sausage over medium-high heat, stirring often, until cooked thoroughly (meat should no longer be pink and should reach a temperature of 160°). Drain off any excess fat. Return to the pan to the heat.
- Add the drained and rinsed Bavarian Sauerkraut (see note) to the fried pork sausage. Stir the sauerkraut and meat together and continue to fry until the sauerkraut is heated through, stirring often.
- Once the sauerkraut is hot, remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the half & half cream. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Serve the fried sauerkraut and sausage over a bed of warm, buttered noodles. Enjoy!
- Enjoy!
Notes
1. You can use another variety of sauerkraut, but for this recipe, I prefer Bavarian Sauerkraut because it is slightly sweeter than other varieties. If you love the tang of sauerkraut, you could skip the draining and rinsing step, but my family prefers a milder taste, so that is how I prepare sauerkraut. It’s a personal preference, so feel free to try it both ways and see what your favorite is!
2. Fried Sauerkraut and Sausage is also delicious served over brown or white rice or mashed potatoes.