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Grilled sausages served on a bed of sauerkraut, garnished with chopped parsley.

Oma's Knackwurst & Sauerkraut Skillet

Chef Jenn
This Knackwurst & Sauerkraut Skillet brings together juicy sausages, tender potatoes, tart apples, and tangy sauerkraut in a rustic one-pan dinner. Topped with golden breadcrumbs and served with mustard cream, it’s a cozy German-inspired meal perfect for family dinners or festive occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine German
Servings 4
Calories 559 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 4-5 knackwurst German sausages - about 1 pound, cut into thirds
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Granny Smith apple cored and sliced into wedges
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes scrubbed and cut into ½-inch slices
  • 2 cups sauerkraut drained and rinsed and squeezed dry
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ¼ oz fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
  • ¼ cup cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small bowl, stir in panko, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet. Sear sausages for 2–3 minutes per side, then remove to a plate.
  • Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add onion and cook until softened.
  • Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in broth until smooth. Simmer briefly.
  • Add potatoes, apple, sauerkraut, and brown sugar if using. Stir and nestle sausages on top.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake 25–35 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove foil, top with buttery breadcrumbs, and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with mustard-sour cream sauce.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • A braiser works just as well as cast iron since you can sear and bake in the same pan.
  • Rinse and squeeze the sauerkraut if you prefer a softer, less briny flavor.
  • For a deeper, richer flavor, let the onions caramelize longer before adding the flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 13gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 1528mgPotassium: 768mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 761IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg

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Keyword German sausage recipe, knackwurst, one-pan dinner, sauerkraut skillet
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