Overhead view of kielbasa and potato casserole with a wooden spoon lifting a generous portion from the baking dish.

Made with tasty sausage and crispy potatoes in a creamy cheese sauce, Kielbasa and potato bake is hearty, home-cooked comfort food.

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Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

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Kielbasa and potato bake is made from tasty Polish sausage, crispy potatoes and a deliciously creamy cheese sauce. This recipe is so easy to make and is sure to please the whole family.

For more casserole ideas to keep you warm this winter, take a look at our popular hamburger casserole and this cheesy cowboy casserole.

Overhead shot of cheesy kielbasa and potato casserole with a wooden spoon lifting a serving from the dish.

Ingredients for Kielbasa and Potato Bake

You will need:

3 cups of russet potatoes, 3 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 pound smoked Kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup of all-purpose flour
¼ cup of unsalted butter
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
1 ½ cups of 2% milk
½ cup of heavy cream, 33%
½ teaspoon of ground cumin
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper
1 can of cheddar cheese soup, 284 ml
2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Substitutions and Additions

Kielbasa: Kielbasa sausage is a U-shaped, Polish smoked sausage. If you can’t get hold of it, you could use another type of sausage such as chorizo, bratwurst, hot dog sausages or vegetarian sausages.

Russet Potatoes: These are also known as Idaho potatoes. If you happen to have a different variety of potato, those will work just fine for this recipe.

Cheddar Cheese Soup: To make this casserole less cheesy, try other creamy soups like cream of chicken or cream of mushroom.

Vegetables: This dish can be made healthier with the addition of some fresh vegetables like peppers, mushrooms, broccoli or onion. Just fry them alongside the sausage.

How To Make This Kielbasa and Potato Bake Recipe

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 3 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

STEP TWO: In a medium-sized pot, boil the potatoes in water for seven minutes. Drain and place into the baking dish.

PRO TIP: Don’t overcook the potatoes, they should be tender but not mushy.

STEP THREE: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add the sausage pieces and fry for five minutes, until lightly browned. Add the sausages to the baking dish.

STEP FOUR: Turn the heat down to medium-low. Using the same skillet, add the flour and butter. Stir until you can no longer see the white of the flour.

STEP FIVE: Add the minced garlic, milk, heavy cream, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese soup. Stir together for three to four minutes until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the shredded cheese.

STEP SIX: Remove the sauce from the heat and pour it into the baking dish with the potatoes and sausages. Mix well.

STEP SEVEN: Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

STEP EIGHT: Serve immediately.

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Kielbasa and potato bake can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for three to four days. Reheat in the oven or the microwave before serving.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze kielbasa and potato bake for up to three months. Place each portion in a food storage container so you can defrost and reheat as needed.

Wooden spoon holding a scoop of creamy kielbasa and potato bake above the casserole dish.

Oven-baked kielbasa and potato casserole is warming and flavorsome. It’s the perfect comfort food to enjoy on a cold winter evening. But this sausage and potato casserole isn’t just for dinner. You could also serve a small portion with eggs for a hearty breakfast.

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