Crawford Polish Bake

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This hearty potato, sausage, and sauerkraut casserole will keep you warm on Autumn evenings.

Ingredients

5 small potatoes, scrubbed and cubed with skin
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 pound turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced 3/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2 Place potatoes into a large saucepan. Add water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
3 Once tender, drain potatoes, and mash with 2 tablespoons butter, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Place the drained sauerkraut into a casserole dish and top with sliced kielbasa. Spread with mashed potatoes and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
4 Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 30 minutes.