Description
This Kielbasa Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish featuring layers of flavorful sausage, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb kielbasa sausage
sliced into ¼-inch rounds
6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion
finely chopped
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve ½ cup for topping)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions until translucent.
- Stir in the flour, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional minute.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, followed by half of the kielbasa. Pour half of the cheese sauce over this layer. Repeat the layering process.
- Top with the reserved cheddar cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American / Polish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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