Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole
A delightful dish that combines cheesy potatoes and savory kielbasa, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 bag (32 oz / 900 g) frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 295 g) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup chopped green onions (or white onion sautéed)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Optional: 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the hash brown potatoes until they are evenly coated.
- Fold in the sliced kielbasa sausage.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Mix the melted butter with crushed cornflakes or crackers and scatter it over the casserole for a crunchy topping.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.