Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with smoky kielbasa, this casserole is pure comfort food that comes together with minimal fuss.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Sausage Kielbasa, sliced Cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds and then each slice into 4 pieces.
- 3 large Potatoes, peeled and diced Cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
- 1 cup Onions, diced About 1 medium onion, finely chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning Or your favorite Cajun seasoning.
- 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium preferred.
- 1 cup Heavy cream Cold or room temperature.
- 10.5 oz Cheddar cheese soup Use half the can; reserve the rest for another use.
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Plus extra for topping if desired.
- 1/2 cup Water Plus more as needed (add 1/8 cup at a time).
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or stock pot, add the cut sausages with about 1/2 cup of water. Add more water as needed while browning the sausage.
- Cook over medium heat until the water evaporates and the sausage is slightly browned. Add diced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes before adding garlic.
- Once onions are translucent, add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, 1/2 can of cheddar cheese soup, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and the potatoes begin to soften, about 5–8 minutes. Add additional water 1/8 cup at a time if the mixture seems too thick.
- Turn off the heat and mix in the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly and topping with extra shredded cheese if desired.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 65–75 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to brown and crisp the top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Use uniform potato cubes for even cooking. If you like extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end but watch closely.