Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet Dinner (Printable)
Smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, veggies, and melted cheddar in one hearty skillet meal.
# What You'll 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt completely and coat the bottom of the pan.
02 - Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
03 - 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 light color.
04 - Stir in the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and the vegetables begin to tenderize.
05 - Return the browned kielbasa to the skillet. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
06 - Reduce heat to low and 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 the potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- One pan means you get dinner on the table and only wash one dish, which is the real prize on a weeknight.
- The cheese melts down into every crack and crevice of the potatoes and sausage, turning simple ingredients into something irresistible.
02 -
- If your potato slices are too thick they will not soften in time, so aim for roughly a quarter inch or thinner for even cooking.
- Resist the urge to stir constantly when the potatoes are cooking, because letting them sit is what builds that golden crust.
03 -
- Check your kielbasa label carefully if you need this to be strictly gluten free, because some brands sneak in fillers that contain wheat or soy.
- A skillet with a tight fitting lid is non negotiable for the cheese melting step, since the trapped steam is what finishes the potatoes and melts everything evenly.