Try A Traditional German Christmas Dinner This Year, In Casserole Form!

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option that provides a cheesy flavor.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fresh cabbage

💰Cheaper: canned cabbage

Fresh cabbage is often more nutritious, while canned is budget-friendly.

Form 4 equally-sized "sheets" from the potato dumplings or chilled mashed potatoes, with each sheet being approximately the same size as your casserole dish. Place the first potato sheet in the casserole dish.

Spread the warm red cabbage over the first potato sheet and top with the second potato sheet.

Remove the cooked duck meat from the bones and combine the meat and half of the brown gravy. Spread this mixture over the second potato sheet and top with the third potato sheet.

Spread the warm collard greens over the third potato sheet and top with the fourth potato sheet. Add dollops of cranberry sauce on top of the final potato sheet and top with walnuts, croutons, and brie cheese wheel shavings. Transfer the casserole dish to a preheated oven and cook at 350°F for 1 hour. Garnish the casserole with chopped parsley and serve with the rest of the brown gravy.

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