Oven Baked Sausage with Sauerkraut

Juicy sausage baked with sauerkraut and herbs.

Oven Baked Sausage with Sauerkraut

This Oven Baked Sausage with Sauerkraut is a simple, hearty dinner that cooks itself in the oven. The sausages get browned and juicy while the sauerkraut softens and picks up flavor. It is an easy meal that works well for any dinner.

Course Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine American, International

Keyword brown, cook sausage, cook sausage in the oven, cook time, crispy, italian sausage, preheat, preheat oven, sausage, sausage in the oven, sausage links, sheet pan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Servings Portions

Calories 50kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Oven
1 Cast Iron

Ingredients

3½ Cups Sauerkraut
2 Pieces Sausages sliced or whole

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). If sauerkraut is too sour, squeeze out and reserve some liquid.
Heat a cast-iron or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Sear sausages until nicely browned on all sides, then remove to a plate.
Place sausages back in the center of the pan. Spread sauerkraut around them and add reserved liquid if needed.
Cover pan with foil or lid and bake for 40 minutes for raw sausage, or 20 minutes for pre-cooked or smoked sausage.

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Notes

Use smoked sausage like kielbasa or bratwurst for the best flavor and texture. These sausages hold up well in the oven and add a smoky richness to the dish.
Spread the sauerkraut evenly under or around the sausages to keep them moist while baking. The tangy juices from the sauerkraut help create a delicious sauce as it cooks.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes after baking before serving to let the juices settle. This makes slicing the sausages easier and keeps the flavors locked in.

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