German Recipe √ Uber-Braten Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Casserole

A true German/Polish dish that is simply 'Delish'! I sometimes use Swiss cheese in place of the Cheddar, which is a good switch as well! This is a casserole that is very inexpensive, simple and quick to make - and not to mention leftovers are the best the next day as well!!

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package kluski (egg) noodles
• ⅓ cup butter
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups milk
• ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, cubed
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook kluski noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, dry mustard, and black pepper; cook until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, and bring white sauce to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly, to make a smooth, thick sauce. Whisk 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese into sauce until melted.
4. Stir kluski noodles, sauerkraut, and kielbasa sausage into the sauce and transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish. Mix bread crumbs with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese in a bowl and sprinkle over the casserole.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

• calories770.5
• carbohydrateContent61.1 g
• cholesterolContent157.7 mg
• fatContent45 g
• fiberContent3.7 g
• proteinContent28.6 g
• saturatedFatContent23.6 g
• sodiumContent1251.9 mg
• sugarContent9.6 g