uber-braten kielbasa and sauerkraut casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package kluski (egg) noodles
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, cubed
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes.