Kielbasa and Cheesy Potato Bake
This Kielbasa and Cheesy Potato Bake is the ultimate comfort food smoky Polish sausage baked with tender potatoes, creamy sauce, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
- 6 medium russet potatoes peeled & thinly sliced, about 1/8-inch
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk whole or 2%
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté kielbasa slices until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish, top with half of the onions, half of the kielbasa, and half of the sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, onions, kielbasa, sauce, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella or gouda for a different cheesy twist.
- Add veggies like broccoli, spinach, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Can be prepped ahead: assemble casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.