Altdeutscher Sauerkraut-Kuchen (German Sauerkraut Pie)
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥧 Recipe Yield: 6 servings
Description:
A traditional German recipe, Altdeutscher Sauerkraut-Kuchen, might be an acquired taste for some but promises a flavorful adventure. Similar to a quiche but with a unique twist, this savory pie boasts a delightful combination of ingredients. If bacon is elusive, diced Canadian bacon or cooked diced ham serve as worthy alternatives. A handy tip: Employ kitchen shears to chop the sauerkraut for effortless pie cutting.
🍽️ Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Bacon |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Caraway seed |
| 1 | Sauerkraut |
| 1 | Sour cream |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 | Hard cheese |
📝 Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust: Line a deep dish pie plate with enough pastry to form a crust on the bottom and sides, then set aside.
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Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook the diced Speck or bacon until crispy. Drain the fat, reserving 1 teaspoon to sauté the onions.
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Layer the Ingredients: Sprinkle the cooked diced bacon, caraway seeds, and sautéed onions evenly onto the prepared pie crust in the pie plate.
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Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients – sauerkraut, sour cream, eggs, and grated cheese. Blend thoroughly until well combined.
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Fill the Pie: Pour the mixed filling into the pie plate, covering the bacon, onion, and caraway seed layer, similar to filling a quiche.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 325-350°F (or 175°C). Bake the pie for approximately 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, not gloppy.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the Altdeutscher Sauerkraut-Kuchen to cool slightly before serving. This savory delight is best enjoyed warm, offering a taste of traditional German cuisine with every bite.
🌟 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 489.5
- Fat Content: 40.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 114.6mg
- Sodium Content: 924mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.8g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 11.1g
📌 Keywords:
Cheese, Vegetable, German, European, Brunch, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven
