Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole
Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole balances tangy, briny sauerkraut with tender ground beef and a creamy soup base, all tucked around soft egg noodles. It bakes into a cozy, nostalgic dish with contrasting textures—silky sauce and hearty bites—perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven to preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, and onion salt; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3
Mix the ground beef, cream of chicken soup, and sauerkraut in a small casserole dish. Add noodles and water; stir to combine.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the noodles are slightly firm and the casserole is heated through, about 1 hour.
- Calories 613.61 kcal High 31%
- Protein 29.89 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 53.8 g 20%
- Total Fat 29.45 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 10.84 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.31 mg High 54%
- Sodium 855.42 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 5.02 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.37 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 29.14 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.13 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 214.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 73.31 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 8.94 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cream of Chicken Soup, Ground Beef, and Medium Egg Noodles. Each serving provides about 613.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cream of Chicken Soup, Ground Beef, Medium Egg Noodles, Onion Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 613.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole healthy?
- Grandma Pat's Sauerkraut Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 613.61 calories and 29.89 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 855.42 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.84 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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