GRANDMA'S CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Grandma's Cabbage Casserole image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb ground pork
1 1/2 Tbsp sweet hungarian paprika, more or less to taste
1 c water
16 oz jar sauerkraut, rinsed and drained(processed cabbage)
pinch of dry thyme
1 c cooked rice
10 small smoked sausages
1 c dairy sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In a large skillet sauté the onion in oil over medium heat until translucent; add meat. paprika and water; cook meat for about 12 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and meat is no longer pink. Set aside.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven cook the sauerkraut and smoked sausage until heated through, season with the thyme.Set aside. Remove sausage and slice in half lengthwise.
3. In a large casserole dish sprayed with non-stick spray; place 1/2 the sauerkraut then all the pork and onion mixture, then all the rice. Layer the remaining sauerkraut over the rice and then place the sliced smoked sausage on top-next spread the sour cream on top. Bake at 350^ for 30-45 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes, then cut with a sharp knife. Serve with sour cream.