Oma's Knackwurst & Sauerkraut Skillet

Cut the knackwurst sausages into thirds

Slice the yellow onion

Core the Granny Smith apple and slice into wedges; scrub the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut into ½-inch slices

Drain, rinse, and squeeze dry the sauerkraut

Preheat oven to 400°F

Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small bowl, stir in panko, and set aside

Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet

Sear sausages for 2–3 minutes per side, then remove to a plate

Melt remaining butter in the skillet

Add onion and cook until softened

Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in broth until smooth

Simmer briefly

Add potatoes, apple, sauerkraut, and brown sugar if using, then stir

Nestle sausages on top

Cover tightly with foil and bake until potatoes are tender

Remove foil and top with buttery breadcrumbs

Broil until golden

Let rest for 5 minutes

Garnish with parsley and serve with mustard-sour cream sauce