I can't believe it has taken me so long to post this delicious recipe. I actually cooked this way back in the Spring, but then the weather started getting hot and I didn't think it was the time of year that people would enjoy cooking and eating this kind of food.
It's a great casserole to make when you have leftover ham and potatoes. I usually cook extra potatoes if I am boiling them, just so that I can make dishes like this. You can never have too many leftover cooked potatoes. They always get used up.
When I have baked a ham, I always chop up the extras and bang them in the freezer, just to have on hand when we are wanting something a bit heartier, but that won't break the bank! It also comes in very handy and gets used up.
I have also been known to buy a slab of ham just to make this, but you could probably use sliced ham or tinned ham if you really wanted to, with no problem at all.
I expect you could even use frankfurters/hotdogs, or sliced smoked sausage, or even bacon. The only criteria is that it be smoky.
Cooked potatoes are layered with a mixture of sauteed onions, sauerkraut and ham in a butered shallow casserole dish.
I love dishes like this that you sort of putter together. That could be a hard thing to describe, puttering something together, but if you are a cook of any age or length of time I am sure you will know what I mean by it.
Puttering is a kind of a mindless activity which requires no thought really. Just simple actions done with care and deliberation simply and by hand.
I love sauekraut myself. Its always been a favourite of mine. I suppose that is why this is called German Casserole, because of the use of sauekraut. My sister makes her own kraut from scratch. I have not been brave enough yet.
Of course if you are not a big fan of sauerkraut you could use thinly sliced cabbage that you can saute in butter along with the onions and ham. Its really, REALLY good done that way also!
There is a nice layer of cheese on top. I think toppings like cheese and breadcrumbs are some of the things which make most casseroles automatically taste better! I do so love a good casserole!
Not only is this very easy to make, but incredibly tasty as well. It might not be that attractive to look at, but it is a beautiful blend of flavours, colours and textures.
You could also use sliced smoked sausage or hotdogs in this if you wanted to. Its all good. I hope you will try it. It would make a great dish for October Fest! Guten Appetit!
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