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Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole

Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole That Wows Every Time

This Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole combines smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese for a warm, comforting dish that pleases every palate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Smoked Kielbasa Sausage or turkey kielbasa for a lighter option
  • 30 ounces Frozen Diced Hash Brown Potatoes no need to thaw
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup or cream of mushroom/celery soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese divided and freshly shredded preferred
  • 4 green onions Chopped Green Onions or sautéed white onions as a mild alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Butter melted for mixing with toppings
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Crushed Cornflakes or Ritz Crackers

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Add chopped green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until smooth.
  3. Fold in frozen diced hash brown potatoes until well-coated with the creamy mixture.
  4. Gently stir in sliced kielbasa sausage ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
  5. Spread potato and kielbasa mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Mix melted butter with crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers and sprinkle over the cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different proteins or vegetables based on your taste preference.

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