Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet Dinner (Printable Version)
Smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar in one hearty skillet ready in 35 minutes.
# 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
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt completely.
02 - Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Remove 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.
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 well combined.
06 - Reduce heat to low and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and let cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the potatoes are tender.
07 - Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan which means dinner is done and cleanup is almost nothing.
- The combination of smoky kielbasa and gooey cheddar over tender potatoes is basically a hug in a skillet.
- It is endlessly adaptable so you can swap vegetables based on whatever is wilting in your crisper drawer.
02 -
- Do not skip browning and removing the sausage first because cooking it the entire time makes everything greasy and the texture turns rubbery.
- Slice the potatoes thin and uniform otherwise you will have some perfectly tender pieces and some unpleasantly crunchy ones.
03 -
- Pat the potato slices dry with a kitchen towel before adding them to the skillet because excess moisture is the enemy of a good crust.
- Cover the skillet for the last thirty seconds of potato cooking before adding the cheese to help them finish steaming evenly.