Cheesy Kielbasa And Spaetzle Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, lightly brown the kielbasa until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Melt the butter in the skillet. Stir in the onion and thyme, and stir briefly to coat the onion with butter. Cook onion, without stirring, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and cook on low heat until very soft and caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Transfer onion to a bowl.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir well. The batter should be fairly wet, with a consistency slightly thicker than pancake batter.
• Spread a clean dish towel flat on a work surface adjacent to the stove. Working over the pot of boiling water, press dough through a spaetzle maker or use a rubber spatula to push it through a colander with holes at least 1/4-inch wide. Drop dough into the water. When dumplings rise to the surface, use a slotted spoon to transfer to the towel.
• Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Toss the spaetzle and kielbasa in the bowl with the onions, and add 1 1/2 cups cheese and the pepper. Spread into a 2-quart gratin dish. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until golden and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat; drain. Add the onions, zucchini, carrots and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. , Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain macaroni., In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese. In each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer a fourth of each of the following: macaroni, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with green onions. , Cool 1 casserole; cover and freeze it for up to 2 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, 15 minutes longer. , Freeze option: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 35-40 minutes.

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and add the garlic.
• Bring to a rolling boil.
• Add the chard and cook for 2 minutes.
• Drain, set the garlic and chard to one side.
• Combine, flour, thyme, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Mince the garlic extremely finely or press through a press.
• Whisk the eggs and add garlic, milk and 3/4 c water.
• Add the flour stiring until just mixed.
• In a large pot, boil 4 qts water and add bouillon cube.
• Bring to a rolling boil.
• In batches, spoon some of the dough into a collander over the pot of boiling liquid.
• Press the dough with a wooden spoon or a spatula to make to go through the holes in the collander and into the boiling liquid.
• Cook until they float (approx 1 minute) then remove with a slotted spoon to a serving dish or casserole (keep warm).
• Make sure to allow extra liquid to drain.
• Make batches until all the dough is used.
• Mix the parsley with the spaetzle and keep warm.
• In a large nonstick pan, cook the kielbasa on a medium high heat.
• Cook for approx 4 minutes until browned on both sides.
• Remove.
• Add the carrots to the pan and cook until tender 2-4 minutes.
• Put the chard and the kielbasa back in the pan and heat while stirring until hot.
• Put the spaetzle on a serving dish and top with the hot kielbasa mixture.
• Serve with beer (if desired).

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Brown sausage in oil in a large skillet. Add onions, zucchini, carrots and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes, bring to a boil, simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
• In each of 2 greased 13x9x2 baking dishes, layer a fourth of the macaroni and meat sauce.
• Combine the egg and ricotta cheese; spoon a fourth over the sauce and sprinkle with a fourth of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
• Repeat the layers and top with the green onions.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
• Serve one casserole.
• Cool the second casserole; cover and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Thaw frozen casserole in the refrigerator 24 hours and remove 30 minutes before baking.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350. Cut kielbasa (or sausage) in half lengthwise, then chop into 1/2" half-moon cuts. Brown in a frying pan over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning frequently.
• 2. Microwave your bag of Steam 'N Mash for 10 minutes.
• 3. When the meat is browned, and the potatoes are done, combine in a 2-quart casserole dish.
• 4. Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded sharp cheddar) into a saucepan. Whisk constantly over medium heat until warm, melted, and smooth.
• 5. Pour cheese sauce over the meat/potato mixture.
• 6. Sprinkle evenly with sharp cheddar. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Enjoy!