Vegetarian Potato and Sauerkraut Bake Recipe
Title: Elevated Minnesota Hotdish for the Modern Palate
Y'all, let's put a twist on the famous Minnesota Hotdish for those who appreciate a bit more flavor. Despite not being a low-calorie option, this recipe will leave you and your pals satisfied!
Yield: Enough for 8-10 hearty eaters
Difficulty: Ain't rocket science, but takes a bit of time
Total: Approx. 1 Hour (including prep & bake time)
Let's get cookin'!
Ingredients:
- 5 pounds Baby Red Potatoes
- One 32 oz. Sauerkraut (bag, jar, or even fresh!)
- 1 whole Stick of Butter (yeah, butter is back, baby)
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper (thought we'd add a bit of heat)
- 3 Garlic Cloves, all finely diced
- 1 pound Fresh Mozzarella, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan (because everything's better with some Parm)
- 1 cup Steamed Green Beans (optional, but adds some extra green)
Instructions:
- Get the taters boilin'. Pop 'em in some water and let 'em cook until they're tender. Once they're cool enough to handle, smash 'em with a potato masher.
- Drain sauerkraut and prep everything else. While your taters cool, sauté garlic in melted butter. Once it's fragrant, throw in the sauteder sauerkraut and cook for a few minutes.
- Mix that sauerkraut goodness with the mashed potatoes in a huge bowl. Whip out your food processor and chop the jalapeño and mozzarella. Add everything to the bowl and mix it up.
- Pour the mixture into a well-oiled baking pan. Coat the top with parmesan and decorate with green beans if you're feelin' like getting fancy.
- Crank up the oven to 375 degrees and stick it in there for a full hour.
This dish is a fusion of both Tater Tot Hotdish and Red Hotdish, offering a delightful combination of comfort food and refined flavors that'll wow your guests! Enjoy!
Fun fact: Minnesota Hotdish's humble beginnings were sparked during World War II, when people needed creative ways to stretch ingredients due to rationing. The traditional recipe uses canned soup, meat, mixed vegetables, and topped with Tater Tots. I thought it was about time for a modern twist!
- The Elevated Minnesota Hotdish recipe, designed for 8-10 hearty eaters, includes 5 pounds of Baby Red Potatoes.
- The dish showcases the addition of a bit of heat through the use of finely diced Garlic Cloves and a Jalapeño Pepper.
- The calorie count isn't low, but the dish promises satisfaction with its blend of flavors and textures, including sautéed sauerkraut and Fresh Mozzarella.
- The instruction for decoration suggests that green beans can be added optionally, providing an extra pop of color and freshness to the uncategorized Hotdish.
