Adapted from Kristina Razon at The Kitchn (https://www.thekitchn.com/kielbasa-and-sauerkraut-recipe-23618389)

2220 cal/recipe

Ingredients

Skillet

• 1/2 large red onion
• 1 lb sauerkraut
• 14 oz kielbasa
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp brown mustard
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp dry thyme

Potatoes

• 3 c mashed potatoes

Directions

• Thinly slice onion into half-moons.
• Drain sauerkraut.
• Cut kielbasa into 1/2-inch thick half-moons.
• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and the oil is shimmering.
• Add the kielbasa in an even layer and cook until browned on the bottom (about 3 min).
• Flip the kielbasa and cook until browned on the second side (about 3 min more).
• Transfer kielbasa to a bowl, leaving the fat in the skillet.
• Add the red onion, sauerkraut, brown sugar, mustard, pepper, and thyme to the skillet.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauerkraut is heated through and onion is softened (5-8 min).
• Return the kielbasa to the skillet and toss to combine.
• Prepare the mashed potatoes.
• Serve warm.

Note

• Sausages vary greatly in calories, especially if you can't find kielbasa and substitute another sausage. This recipe's calrie count assumes about 1000 calories in sausage.
• Mashed potatoes can be made from about 6 small potatoes with butter and milk, but to make this recipe easier we like to use instant boxed mashed potatoes and prepare according to the box directions.