Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole
A warm and hearty dish featuring savory kielbasa, creamy potatoes, and melty cheese, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 bag frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed (32 oz / 900 g)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom) (10.5 oz / 295 g)
- 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
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers for topping (optional) For a crunchy topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, 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 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.
- For a crunchy topping, mix melted butter with crushed cornflakes or crackers and scatter over the casserole.
Cooking
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a side of fresh salad or steamed vegetables. Optionally add extra green onions or a dollop of sour cream for flavor. Casserole can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.