This looks like a hearty Sausage, Potatoes & Sauerkraut Skillet Bake — rustic, savory, and perfect comfort food. Here’s a detailed recipe so you can recreate it at home.

🍽 Sausage, Potatoes & Sauerkraut Skillet Bake

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Main:

• 2 lbs (900g) smoked sausage (kielbasa or bratwurst style), cut into large chunks

• 1 ½ lbs (700g) baby potatoes, halved (or Yukon Gold, chopped)

• 3 cups sauerkraut, drained (lightly rinse if you prefer milder flavor)

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Seasoning:

• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)

• 1 tsp paprika (smoked paprika recommended)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt to taste (go light — sausage & kraut are salty)

Optional Flavor Boosters:

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp brown sugar (balances kraut acidity)

Garnish:

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Potatoes

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Add potatoes and parboil for 8–10 minutes (just until slightly tender but not soft).

3. Drain and set aside.

(Optional shortcut: skip boiling and roast them longer in the oven.)

2️⃣ Brown the Sausage

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add sausage pieces and sear until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).

3. Remove and set aside.

Browning adds flavor — don’t skip this step.

3️⃣ Build the Flavor Base

1. In the same skillet, add remaining oil.

2. Sauté onions for 4–5 minutes until soft.

3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

4. Stir in sauerkraut, paprika, thyme, caraway, pepper, and brown sugar (if using).

5. Cook 3–4 minutes to slightly caramelize the kraut.

4️⃣ Assemble

1. Stir in potatoes and chicken broth (if using).

2. Nestle browned sausages on top.

3. Brush sausages lightly with Dijon (optional but delicious).

5️⃣ Bake

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until:

  • Sausages are fully cooked

  • Potatoes are tender

  • Top is slightly caramelized

For extra browning, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.

🌿 Finish & Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Use a cast-iron skillet for better browning.

• If you like it richer, add 2–3 tbsp heavy cream before baking.

• Add sliced apples for a sweet-savory twist.

• Serve with crusty bread or whole grain mustard.