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Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole

A comforting baked dish featuring smoky kielbasa and creamy, cheesy potatoes that your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 bag (32 oz / 900 g) frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed Ensure hash browns are thawed for even cooking.
  • 1 can (10.5 oz / 295 g) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Use sharp cheddar for bolder flavor.
  • ½ cup chopped green onions (or sautéed white onion) For garnish and flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers for topping (optional) For additional crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the hash brown potatoes until evenly coated.
  4. Fold in the sliced kielbasa sausage.
  5. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
  7. For a crunchy topping, mix melted butter with crushed cornflakes or crackers, then scatter over the casserole.
Baking
  1. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  2. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole can be prepped a day in advance. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–5 days, covered tightly. Can also be frozen before baking for up to 3 months.