Description
Hearty Polish kielbasa sausage cheesy potato casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Melted cheese, smoky sausage, and creamy potatoes create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Potato and Vegetables:
- 4 cups potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell peppers, diced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, sauté sliced kielbasa over medium-high heat until lightly browned and caramelized, creating a rich flavor profile.
- Remove kielbasa and use the same skillet to quickly sauté chopped onions and green bell peppers until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Layer diced potatoes evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a solid foundation for the casserole.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the potato layer, distributing it uniformly for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Arrange the browned kielbasa and sautéed vegetables on top of the bacon and potato base.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese, creating a thick, golden blanket of melted goodness.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbling and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and casserole to set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use high-quality, thick-cut kielbasa for maximum flavor and a more robust sausage profile in each bite.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half and use reduced-fat cheese to decrease overall calorie content.
- Vegetarian adaptation possible by replacing kielbasa with smoked tofu or plant-based sausage alternative, maintaining similar smoky flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg