Uber-Braten Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package kluski (egg) noodles
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, cubed
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook kluski noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, dry mustard, and black pepper; cook until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, and bring white sauce to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly, to make a smooth, thick sauce. Whisk 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese into sauce until melted.

Stir kluski noodles, sauerkraut, and kielbasa sausage into the sauce and transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish. Mix bread crumbs with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese in a bowl and sprinkle over the casserole.

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes.