This delicious kapusta recipe was passed down by my Polish grandmother. I grew up eating it at every holiday meal. It's often served as a side dish but makes a great main dish for vegetarians. Sauerkraut takes on a whole new flavor when baked — try it and see for yourself!
Ingredients
- 0.25 medium head cabbage , thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons butter , divided
- 2 medium onions , chopped
- 1 large portobello mushroom , sliced
- 1.5 cups sliced white mushrooms
- 1 jar sauerkraut , 32 ounce
- 0.5 teaspoons white sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Place cabbage in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
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While the cabbage is cooking, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; sauté until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Combine drained cabbage, onion-mushroom mixture, sauerkraut, sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a 9x13-inch baking dish; mix until well combined. Cut remaining 2 tablespoons butter into small pieces and arrange over top. Cover with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
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