Description
This Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners. It combines flavorful slices of kielbasa sausage with creamy hash brown potatoes, sharp cheddar, and mozzarella cheese baked to golden perfection. Enhanced with savory spices and a creamy base, this casserole is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
Vegetables and Starches
- 4 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Dairy
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Pantry
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for the casserole.
- Cook Kielbasa: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced kielbasa sausage for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash brown potatoes, diced onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Add Kielbasa and Cheese: Fold the cooked kielbasa and half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses into the potato mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top evenly.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to set. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced bell peppers or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the potato mixture.
- Smoked kielbasa provides the best rich, savory taste for this dish.
- This casserole reheats well and makes delicious leftovers, perfect for meal prepping.
