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Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole

A hearty dish featuring smoked sausage, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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) frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup chopped green onions (or white onion sautéed)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers, optional for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the 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 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 and 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

Serve this casserole hot from the oven with a side salad or steamed vegetables. Leftover casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for 2-3 months.