German Knockwurst Sandwich with Sauerkraut and Muenster Cheese

Knockwurst Sandwich on a tray with a pretzel bun and sauerkraut.

4.28 from 11 votes

German Knockwurst Sandwich with Sauerkraut and Muenster Cheese

Fried German knockwurst sausage is topped with melted cheese, sauerkraut, and a zippy horseradish sauce and then served on a garlic toasted pretzel roll.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: German Cuisine

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 758kcal

Author: Renee Goerger

Ingredients

For the German sausage sandwich;

4 knockwurst cut in half lengthwise
4 pretzel rolls
4 tablespoons butter softened
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup sauerkraut
8 slices Muenster cheese
½ cup mayonnaise

To make the 1000 islands sauce;

3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
pinch black pepper

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Instructions

To make the 1000 islands sauce;

In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, horseradish, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

To prepare the sausage sandwich;

Spread the softened butter on both cut sides of the pretzel rolls and sprinkle with garlic powder.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until golden and crispy (approximately 7 - 10 minutes, watching carefully). Remove.
Cut the sausages in half lengthwise. Remove the outer casing from the sausage.
In a large skillet, brown the cut sausages on both sides.
Place one slice of muenster cheese on the bottom bun, top with 2 cooked sausage halves, sauerkraut, and another slice of cheese.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until the cheese is melted.
Add the top bun and serve hot along with the prepared 1000 sauce for spreading, or dipping.

Notes

Tools and equipment;

small bowl, spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cups, large skillet, chef's knife, butter knife, baking sheet, baking rack (optional).

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