Joleans Franks Sauerkraut Food

JOLEAN'S FRANKS & SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• In a 10-inch skillet over low heat, melt butter until just sizzling. Sauté onion and garlic, stirring often until wilted but not quite browned.
• Add sauerkraut, water, brown sugar and red wine vinegar; Mix well.
• Bury franks in kraut.
• Cover and simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 1/2 hour.
• Serve with warm, buttered, crusty bread.

JOLEAN'S CHEESE POTATO & SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch "half moon" cuts. Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.
• Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
• Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.).
• Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
• Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).
• NOTE: You can substitute: 1/2 lb. hot dogs, sliced into 1/2-inch slices OR 1/2 lb. ham diced into 1/2-inch dices OR 12 oz. can of Spam diced into 1/2-inch dices, instead of the smoked sausage.

JOLEAN'S CROCK POT OLD WORLD SAUERKRAUT SUPPER

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp. Drain (reserving drippings in pan) and break into small pieces. Add flour to the bacon drippings and blend well until slightly golden brown.
• Stir in sauerkraut (and liquid from 1 can). Mix well and saute for 5 minutes.
• Place sauerkraut mixture, crumbled bacon and sausage pieces in crock pot.
• Add all other ingredients. Mix together thoroughly.
• Cover and cook on Low 7 to 9 hours.
• Salt & pepper to taste, but you may not need it!

FRANKS, SAUERKRAUT, AND MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. SET THE OVEN AT 350 DEGREES.
• 2. In a small bowl, combine the water, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, pepper; set aside.
• 3. In the skillet, heat the sauerkraut over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add the brown sugar mixture, stir well, and continue cooking for 10 minutes or until the liquid evaporates; set aside.
• 4. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the potatoes with cold water to cover and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer the potatoes for 10 minutes or until they are tender.
• 5. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. With a potato masher, beat in the milk a little at a time with 1 tablespoon of the butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth, then Combine all ingredients+mix well, Dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. BAKE UNCOVERED FOR 30-40 MINUTES or until the top is golden brown.