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:
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2 lbs (900g) smoked sausage (kielbasa or bratwurst style), cut into large chunks
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1 ½ lbs (700g) baby potatoes, halved (or Yukon Gold, chopped)
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3 cups sauerkraut, drained (lightly rinse if you prefer milder flavor)
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Seasoning:
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1 tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
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1 tsp paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried thyme
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Salt to taste (go light — sausage & kraut are salty)
Optional Flavor Boosters:
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp brown sugar (balances kraut acidity)
Garnish:
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Potatoes
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add potatoes and parboil for 8–10 minutes (just until slightly tender but not soft).
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Drain and set aside.
(Optional shortcut: skip boiling and roast them longer in the oven.)
2️⃣ Brown the Sausage
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add sausage pieces and sear until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
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Remove and set aside.
Browning adds flavor — don’t skip this step.
3️⃣ Build the Flavor Base
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In the same skillet, add remaining oil.
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Sauté onions for 4–5 minutes until soft.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in sauerkraut, paprika, thyme, caraway, pepper, and brown sugar (if using).
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Cook 3–4 minutes to slightly caramelize the kraut.
4️⃣ Assemble
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Stir in potatoes and chicken broth (if using).
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Nestle browned sausages on top.
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Brush sausages lightly with Dijon (optional but delicious).
5️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until:
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Sausages are fully cooked
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Potatoes are tender
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Top is slightly caramelized
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For extra browning, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
🌿 Finish & Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
💡 Tips for Best Results
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Use a cast-iron skillet for better browning.
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If you like it richer, add 2–3 tbsp heavy cream before baking.
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Add sliced apples for a sweet-savory twist.
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Serve with crusty bread or whole grain mustard.
