Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole
This comforting and hearty casserole combines savory smoked beef or turkey kielbasa with crispy hash browns in a rich, velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal, it requires minimal effort and promises big, bold flavors that the whole family will love. With one-pan convenience and simple cleanup, this dish is the ultimate solution for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb smoked beef or turkey kielbasa, sliced into half-inch pieces
32 oz frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
10.5 oz can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cream of chicken or mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika.
Fold in the sliced kielbasa and stir until well combined.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, toss the melted butter with the optional crushed crackers or cornflakes.
Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the buttered cracker mixture.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality beef or turkey kielbasa to ensure no prohibited ingredients are present. You can easily adapt this by adding steamed broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.