Best German Sausage Skillet Recipes

SAUSAGE AND SAUERKRAUT

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I created this tasty quick-and-easy sauerkraut and sausage dish so I can throw it together in no time on those extra-busy nights. - Mary Lyon, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 medium red potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 package (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the potatoes in oil for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in onion; saute for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add the sausage, sauerkraut and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 38g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 2043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SMOKED SAUSAGE WITH POTATOES, SAUERKRAUT & ALE

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This German-inspired one-skillet dinner combines smoked sausage slices, potatoes, sauerkraut, ale and whole grain mustard for a quick and hearty meal.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
12 fluid ounces your favorite ale
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

Steps:

Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat for 3 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove sausage and set aside.
Add oil and potatoes to skillet and cook until golden brown.
Add ale, sauerkraut and mustard to skillet, mixing with potatoes until blended. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
Return the sausage to the skillet, continue cooking for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 785.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

POTATO KIELBASA SKILLET

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No need to hunt through kielbasa and potato recipes, this smoky take steals the show as a hearty home-style, all-in-one meal. It's especially perfect on those cold late fall and early winter nights. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound red potatoes (3-4 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 cups fresh baby spinach
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, on high until potatoes are tender, 3-4 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and kielbasa until onion is tender., Add potatoes; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

GERMAN SKILLET

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Sauerkraut lovers enjoy hearty helpings of this dish. I've been preparing this recipe for more than 20 years...we have yet to tire of it!-Peggy Heitzman, Geneseo, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 can (27 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 large onion, diced
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste
2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

In a skillet, melt butter. Layer with sauerkraut, rice, onion and beef. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine water and tomato sauce; mix well. Pour over beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and rice is tender (do not stir).

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SAUSAGE SKILLET DINNER

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Quick to assemble and easy to clean up, this is my favorite dish to serve when we all need something simple and good. -Tinda Davis, Franklin, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups refrigerated red potato wedges
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium apple, cut into wedges
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute sausage in butter for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the potatoes, onion and apple; saute 4-5 minutes longer or until apple is tender and potatoes are golden brown. Stir in the vinegar, sugar and caraway seeds., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.