Description
Deliciously creamy and cheesy potato casserole with smoked kielbasa and garlic, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 14 oz smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh for garnish)
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing the casserole dish
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes into 1-inch pieces for even cooking. Slice the kielbasa and prep the aromatics.
- In a large skillet, brown the kielbasa over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the flour to create a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth and thickened.
- Season the sauce with paprika, pepper, and salt. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and melt fully into a creamy sauce.
- Combine the cheese sauce, browned kielbasa, and potatoes in a large bowl. Mix gently to coat everything.
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and pour in the mixture. Top with extra shredded cheese if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15-20 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or use a spicy kielbasa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg