Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet (Printable)
Smoky kielbasa with potatoes, vegetables, and melted cheddar in one hearty skillet.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 12 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cups baby potatoes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets
→ Dairy
07 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Seasonings
09 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ tsp dried oregano
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely. Add the sliced kielbasa in a single layer and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and sliced potatoes. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to soften and develop a light golden crust.
03 - Add the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the vegetables begin to tenderize.
04 - Return the browned kielbasa to the skillet. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with seasonings.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the entire mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, which means you get all the comfort with almost zero cleanup afterward.
- The smoky kielbasa pairs with melted cheddar in a way that makes even picky eaters go back for seconds.
02 -
- If you are serving someone with strict gluten intolerance, always double check the kielbasa label since some brands sneak in fillers that contain gluten.
- Cutting the potato slices too thick is the most common reason the dish takes longer than expected, so aim for uniform thin rounds.
03 -
- Do not rush the potato step because undercooked potatoes are the one thing that will ruin an otherwise perfect skillet meal.
- Shred your own cheese from a block instead of using pre shredded bags, since the anti caking agents on bagged cheese prevent it from melting smoothly.