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Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole

A comforting, hearty dish that combines smoked kielbasa sausage, creamy ingredients, and cheese with a crispy topping, perfect for dinner gatherings or family meals.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup Chopped green onions
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Melted butter
  • 1 cup Crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the chopped green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Incorporate the thawed hash brown potatoes gently until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
  5. Fold in the sliced kielbasa sausage carefully.
  6. Transfer the final mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Add the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Prepare an optional crunchy topping by mixing melted butter with crushed cornflakes or crackers and sprinkle over the casserole.
  9. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting properties and flavor. Allow the casserole to rest before serving for easier slicing.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Omnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: kielbasa, cheesy potato casserole, comfort food, easy casserole, family meals