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1 4-7 oz. pkg flavored rice mix 1 lb. rope sausage 1 14-16 oz. can sauerkraut |
2/3 cup diced celery w/leaves 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 cup grated cheddar cheese |
Preparation:
Prepare the rice according to package directions.
Slice the rope sausage and cut it into chunks. Defat the sausage by bringing it to a boil in a pot of water and letting it simmer for 5 minutes or so. Drain it. (I’m a manic meat defatter.
Dump the sauerkraut (my preference is the kind without added sugar or caraway seeds) into a 13” x 9” glass baking dish or a large casserole dish. Mix in the fennel seeds and the celery. When the sausage and rice are done, mix those in, too. Sprinkle cheese over the top (I prefer sharp, and I also love cheese; you could probably get away with less).
Bake 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted, is bubbling, and beginning to crust.