Kielbasa Cheesy Potato Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
Smoked sausage, creamy potatoes, and cheddar cheese baked to golden, comforting perfection in one dish.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Components
01 -
450 g smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1.25 cm pieces
02 -
900 g frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
03 -
295 g cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
04 -
240 ml sour cream
05 -
170 g shredded cheddar cheese, divided
06 -
65 g chopped green onions or 65 g sautéed white onion
→ Seasonings
07 -
2.5 ml garlic powder
08 -
2.5 ml ground black pepper
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2.5 ml paprika
→ Topping (Optional)
10 -
28 g butter, melted
11 -
60 g crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23 × 33 cm baking dish.
02 -
In a large mixing bowl, blend cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 115 g shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika until the mixture is smooth.
03 -
Add thawed hash brown potatoes to the bowl and stir until fully coated with the mixture.
04 -
Fold in sliced kielbasa sausage, ensuring even distribution.
05 -
Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
06 -
Sprinkle the remaining 55 g cheddar cheese over the top. For a crunchy finish, mix melted butter with crushed cornflakes or crackers and evenly scatter over the surface.
07 -
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
08 -
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
For best texture, ensure hash browns are fully thawed and drained of excess moisture before mixing.