This Kielbasa and Potatoes Recipe is such an easy flavorful combination, that it is sure to become a family favorite. Yes, it is a simple smoked Polish sausage recipe,but many of the best dishes are, and kielbasa and potatoes are such a natural pairing. Not only is this easy kielbasa recipe satisfying, it is inexpensive to make, as well. As an added bonus, with one pot preparation, cleanup will be a breeze.
Kielbasa and Potatoes Recipe
Here is all you need to make this easy kielbasa recipe. I told you this kielbasa sausage recipe was easy!
While my husband was with us I made this easy kielbasa recipe frequently, it was a kielbasa and potatoes was pretty much his favorite among the kielbasa recipes I would prepare for him. The man loved his smoked sausage. I still make the dish occasionally, but for me, I use the lower fat chicken or turkey kielbasa sausage rather than the pork or beef versions he preferred. I like serving my kiebasa with sauteed broccoli rabe, while his preference was just to dig into a big bowl of the kielbasa and potatoes, sometimes with a splash of hot sauce on top of his dinner.
Pan fry this easy kielbasa skillet dinner yourself and don’t be afraid to toss in a little cabbage, green beans or peppers if you like. Even when you mix it up a bit this is still an easy dinner that screams comfort food.
- 16 oz. kielbasa sauasage
- 5 potatoes medium sized
- 1 Vidalia onion
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/3 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- Preheat skillet on med-high heat.
- Cut the kielbasa sausage into slices, and drop in the heated pan. Stir while frying.
- As kielbasa is browning, chop the onion and potatoes.
- Once the sausage has browned up a bit, and released most of the grease, scoop it out and put aside. Be careful to leave grease in the pan.
- Drop potatoes into the kielbasa grease to fry. Once they start to brown cut down heat to medium-low and add the remaining ingredients. Stir well.
- Once the potatoes have softened, add the kielbasa back into the pan mix in and all to reheat before serving.
*A reader (on Pinterest) suggested microwaving the potatoes until nearly done, then cutting and frying with the kielbasa, to cut down on cooking time. Since, we all seem to be regularly in a time crunch, to feed our families, I wanted to add her suggestion. She said it worked out well. *Peppers are also a popular addition to many kielbasa and potato recipes. I usually serve a salad or cooked greens along with mine.
Nicole says
I have made this before but added some cheddar cheese at the end! Mmm mm mm 😋
Amanda miller says
Add Mac and cheese on the side and it’s supper! Awesome recipe!!
Robin Gagnon says
M…. carby 😀
Kassondra says
Would it be possible to make this a crock pot recipe? If so how long would you recommend cooking it for?
Robin Gagnon says
I’m sure it can be made in a slow cooker or instant pot, but I really would only be guessing on timing.
Brittany says
What do you use for juice ? Do I just put the potatoes in without any water !?
Robin Gagnon says
Yes.
Melissa Rohland says
I turned this into a stir fry… Added broccoli and carrots, ground ginger, sesame seed and hoisin sauce. Turned out really good!
Robin Gagnon says
That sounds like a fantastic way to eat kielbasa
Alaina B. says
Thanks for this recipe! We were sick of adding our kielbasa to Zatarain’s jambalaya mix. I made this tonight and we all loved it. Even my 2.5 year old approved. I found your recipe using Google search. Maybe next time I will spice things up and use packaged potatoes O’Brien as it has peppers in it and there’s no prep.
Adding this to my beloved cookbook. Only the very best recipes get written in it. And I usually don’t review recipes.
Again, thank you so much.
Robin Gagnon says
I love how you cut out a big part of the prep 🙂
Katherine A Dietz says
Put your kielbasa in the crockpot with red potatoes, carrots and chopped cabbage. Add unsalted 32 oz box chicken broth and 1/2 tsp ground thyme and 1 tsp. Morton’ nature seasonings. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours !
Lynette says
You mentioned using chicken kielbasa now, does that have enough grease?
Robin Gagnon says
Thanks for bringing that up. I fry the chicken kielbasa with a little oil added sometimes depending on the brand and do add a bit of oil or butter for the potatoes. I also make sure and use a non stick skillet for this lower fat smoked sausage.
Lydia C says
We make this on many Sunday mornings with a side of scrambled eggs and toast.
Robin Gagnon says
I am a fan of this kielbasa recipe for breakfast too 🙂
Carol P says
We loved this easy kielbasa recipe.
Courtney says
WOW. I have never made kielbasa and potatoes. I chopped it up and used as a breakfast hash, definitely making for the holidays too. So flavorful and delicious!
Rosalie Bullard says
I add Mozarella cheese and eggs to ours, can’t eat onion so don’t use it.
Robin Gagnon says
Sounds like a yummy kielbasa recipe 🙂
Dawn @ The Kitchen and a Latte says
This sounds delicious and I always love easy meals for a busy night in our week (without being from a box.) I bet this would be amazing cooked in a cast iron pan 🙂
I see above that somebody asked about the crock pot or Instant pot and as much as I love both gadgets, I don’t know that I would do this dish in either. I have done kielbasa dishes in my IP and also potato dishes in both IP and crock pot, but you won’t get the sauteed texture on the potatoes in either. The flavor would be different and the potatoes would not turn out crispy on the outside. It would probably be good flavor tho.
Robin Gagnon says
I agree you would not get that savory crisping of the kielbasa and potatoes. I think those readers who have gone in that direction are looking for the easiest preparation and I expect the flavors meld together well.
Sharon B says
This is my favorite way to make kielbasa!
Robyn says
What kind of potatoes work best? Did you peel them first?
Robin Gagnon says
I use red bliss or yukon gold. I just wash them first. I don’t peel the potatoes.