German Casserole

gluten free
German lasagna of sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, and cheese!
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Ingredients - Serves 4
5 or 6 Bratwurst sausage (sliced in 1/2" rounds)
1 large jar or package of Sauerkraut - drained (best is the kind in the refrigerated section of the grocery)


​4 - 5 medium white potatoes (quartered)
​salt & pepper to taste (be careful, as sausage is usually salty)
10 Juniper berries - crush them just a bit
3/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack or other white cheese
Steps
  1. Peel, quarter, and boil potatoes in salted water until just tender.  Don't overcook!  Drain well and cool for about 15 - 20 minutes.
  2. Pre-cook sausage in boiling water, drain fat and water.  Cool slightly.  Slice into rounds.
  3. Drain sauerkraut and stir in the Juniper berries.
  4. In a large casserole dish, layer the ingredients:  sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, cheese, for a total of 2 or three layers.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes at 350° F or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.