Description
Hearty crockpot cheesy potatoes and kielbasa blend comfort and flavor in one satisfying dish. Generous layers of creamy cheese, tender potatoes, and smoky kielbasa create a classic comfort meal perfect for hungry families seeking simplicity and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (32 oz/907 g) bag frozen diced hash brown potatoes (or 6 cups fresh diced potatoes)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup Velveeta cheese, cubed (optional for extra creaminess)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 (10.5 oz/298 g) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 tbsps butter, cubed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat the interior of a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick spray to ensure effortless cleaning and prevent sticking.
- Ingredient Fusion: Blend kielbasa, hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, Velveeta, onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in the crockpot, thoroughly mixing to create a uniform consistency.
- Butter Enhancement: Strategically distribute butter cubes across the surface of the mixture, allowing them to melt and infuse rich flavor throughout the dish.
- Slow Cooking Process: Seal the crockpot and let the ingredients simmer on low temperature for 4-5 hours or accelerate on high heat for 2-3 hours until potatoes reach perfect tenderness and cheese melts completely.
- Final Touch: Gently fold the contents to ensure even distribution of ingredients, then plate and optionally garnish with freshly chopped green onions or parsley for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Thaw frozen hash browns slightly before adding to prevent excess moisture and ensure crispy edges during slow cooking.
- Use a mix of sharp cheddar and Velveeta for ultra-creamy consistency, stirring halfway through cooking to prevent cheese separation.
- Toast kielbasa briefly in a skillet before adding to crockpot to intensify smoky flavor and add delightful caramelized notes.
- Substitute low-fat dairy options and turkey kielbasa for a lighter version, maintaining rich taste while reducing overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg