Description
This kielbasa sausage cheesy potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy potatoes, smoky sausage, and bubbling cheese into one irresistible bake. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and leftovers, this easy casserole recipe is a crowd-pleasing favorite. Keywords: cheesy potato casserole, kielbasa sausage recipe, comfort food, casserole dinner, easy baked casserole.
Ingredients
2 cups sliced kielbasa sausage
1 (32 oz) bag frozen hash browns
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Slice the kielbasa into bite-sized pieces and brown them in a skillet over medium heat until crisped.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine hash browns, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, chopped onion, garlic powder, black pepper, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the browned kielbasa pieces and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
5. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until the casserole is golden and bubbling.
6. Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
Let the casserole rest after baking for easier serving.
You can swap in turkey sausage or spicy andouille for a flavor twist.
Add diced bell peppers or broccoli for extra veggies and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg