Kielbasa Casserole

Name: Kielbasa Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each)
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1-1/2 pounds smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 jar (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided; 1-1/3 cups 2% milk; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 4 garlic cloves, minced

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each)

Test Kitchen Approved

Kielbasa casserole is cozy and hearty, highlighting the rich, creamy flavors of Polish sausage and a mushroom-and-cheese sauce.

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds smoked Polish sausage or kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 jar (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sausage, soup, sauerkraut, 2 cups cheese, milk, onions, mustard and garlic.
Spoon into 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 428 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1193mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

When I first made this dish, my 2-year-old liked it so much that he wanted it for every meal! You can use almost any pasta that will hold the sauce. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Recipe Creator

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