Smoked Sausage and Apple Bake

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage slices until nicely colored. Remove from skillet and set aside, reserving the flavorful drippings in the pan. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a 2-quart casserole dish, create a base layer with the sliced apples. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Add a layer of half the sliced onion, followed by half the drained sauerkraut. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange all the browned sausage slices evenly over the sauerkraut layer. Top with the remaining sauerkraut and onion, and finish with a layer of the remaining apple slices. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon over the top. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In the same skillet with the reserved sausage drippings, pour in the heavy cream and apple brandy. Stir continuously over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze and create a rich sauce. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the brandy cream sauce evenly over the sausage and apple casserole. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the casserole dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the apples are tender and the casserole is heated through. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. (5 minutes)