German Skillet with Mustard Cream Sauce

Written on 06/23/2025


Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds red potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch half-moons

  • 14 oz German sausage or kielbasa, cut into ½-inch rounds

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 cup sauerkraut (or substitute with fresh cabbage)

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 2 tablespoons German mustard (brown or whole grain preferred)

  • Salt (for boiling water)

  • Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish


Instructions

Boil the Potatoes:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the sliced potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until just tender with a slight bite.
Drain and set aside.

Sauté Sausage and Onion:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage slices and chopped onion.
Sauté until the sausage is browned and the onions are golden and caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.

Add Potatoes:

Add the drained potatoes to the skillet.
Let them brown slightly, stirring occasionally for even crispness.

Mix in Sauerkraut and Sauce:

Stir in the sauerkraut (or cabbage, if using).
Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the mustard.
Mix thoroughly and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to blend.

Serve:

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
This comforting skillet meal is fantastic fresh—and even better the next day!