Kraut Bierocks
Kraut Bierocks are pillowy buns stuffed with a savory mix of ground beef, Italian sausage, cabbage, and melty cheeses, with a tangy hint of mustard. They’re satisfying as a main dish and just as tasty as a hand-held snack, and they reheat beautifully for leftovers. Serve them warm for game day, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kraut Bierocks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the sweet dough: In a medium bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and water and mix; let stand for 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the flour, dry milk, baking powder, and shortening, then knead the mixture for 10 minutes, adding as little flour as needed.
- 3
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, then knead again.
- 4
To make the filling: Meanwhile, brown the beef, sausage, and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Drain the extra fat from the skillet, then stir in the cabbage, mustard, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese is melted.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 8
Flatten a piece of dough.
- 9
Place a large spoonful of the meat filling onto the dough and fold it over to make a round bun.
- 10
Lay it folded-side-down in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 11
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Calories 581.68 kcal High 29%
- Protein 26.91 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 64.92 g 24%
- Total Fat 22.16 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 9.5 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.45 g High --
- Cholesterol 78.69 mg High 26%
- Sodium 562.41 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.73 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 21.11 g --
- Added Sugars 1.98 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 179.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.69 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 151.88 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 57.79 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 4.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kraut Bierocks is made with 16 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 581.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kraut Bierocks made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kraut Bierocks?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 581.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kraut Bierocks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Kraut Bierocks healthy?
- Kraut Bierocks has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 581.68 calories and 26.91 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 562.41 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.5 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard 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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