Description
Hearty Polish Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole brings comfort straight from Eastern European kitchens to dinner tables. Creamy potatoes, smoky kielbasa, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that connects family and flavor in one delicious bite you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 g) kielbasa sausage, cut 1/4 inch thick then cut each piece into 4
Vegetables:
- 3 large potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 10.5 ounces (298 g) cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup water, may need more, use 1/8 cup at a time
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 13 x 9 or 3-quart baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Slice kielbasa sausage and place in a large pot with minimal water, cooking over medium heat until slightly browned.
- Add diced onions to the sausage and sauté until they become translucent, then incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Introduce diced potatoes to the pot and pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, cheddar cheese soup, and seasonings.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat until it just begins to bubble, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheese until thoroughly melted and combined.
- Transfer the creamy sausage and potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese across the top for extra richness.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 65-75 minutes, ensuring potatoes become tender.
- Remove foil and return to oven for a final 10 minutes to create a golden, crispy top layer.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and mixture to firm up.
Notes
- Swap kielbasa with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Use low-fat cream and reduced-sodium broth to create a lighter version of this hearty casserole without sacrificing flavor.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during the last cheese mixing stage to elevate the dish’s aromatic profile and introduce additional depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg