Description
This hearty kielbasa sausage recipe pairs smoky sausage with tangy sauerkraut and a creamy avocado sauce for a flavorful, satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, it’s easy to customize and packed with bold taste. Serve as a main dish with your favorite sides or enjoy it as a quick meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage, cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1 lb sauerkraut, drained
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard (spicy brown, whole grain, or Dijon)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Creamy Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Handful of fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Slice red onion (if using), drain sauerkraut, and cut kielbasa into ½-inch rounds.
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add kielbasa and cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sauerkraut, red onion (if using), brown sugar, and mustard. Stir constantly for 5–8 minutes until softened and heated through.
- Return kielbasa to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with black pepper.
- Garnish with thyme or parsley if desired.
To make the avocado sauce:
7. Blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
8. Serve sauce drizzled over the kielbasa or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use plant-based sausage or butter for a vegan option.
- Adjust mustard and sugar to balance the sauerkraut’s acidity.
- Cabbage or coleslaw mix can substitute for sauerkraut.
- For spice, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American / Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg