BAVARIAN CASSEROLE

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This one-dish meal is a little different from the usual meat-and-potato casseroles. The sauerkraut and tomatoes add a nice tangy flavor to the tender pork chops. I've also used boneless skinless chicken breasts and turkey bacon with good results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium red potatoes
6 bacon strips, diced
6 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until almost tender. Drain; when cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-in. slices., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, brown pork chops on both sides. Remove chops; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in sauerkraut and bacon; cook for 3-4 minutes. , Spoon sauerkraut mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with pork chops, potato slices and tomatoes. Sprinkle with caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 36g protein.