Polish Casserole

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Beths Recipes, Casseroles, Comfort Food, Crock Pot, Dinner, Freezer, Make Ahead

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 cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 45-50 minutes.

Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 50-55 minutes.

Nutrition

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