Sauerkraut-Frank Dinner

There are many, many sauerkraut and franks recipes out there. This one from Miriam B. Loo's Budget Cookbook is a little different because it includes Swiss cheese. I think the preparation method is awkward. I would just make this a top of the oven skillet dish. When I make sauerkraut and franks I brown the franks, remove them from the pan then add the sauerkraut. onions and apples (if I am using them). I then stir in the sliced franks or put the whole ones on top.

Sauerkraut-Frank Dinner

1 16-ounce can sauerkraut, drained
2 tablespoon margarine
1/4 cup minced onion
2 large tart apples, pared, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
4 frankfurters
4 slices natural Swiss cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse sauerkraut and press out liquid. Heat margarine in a saucepan and stir in onion and apples; saute 3 to 4 minutes. Toss with caraway seed and sauerkraut. Place in a 2-quart greased baking dish. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Pour boiling water over frankfurters and cook about 3 minutes until plump. Split frankfurters in half, place on top of casserole, and to with cheese. return to oven and bake for 10 minuets or until cheese is melted. Serves 4.