Description
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes and Kielbasa is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy nights or family gatherings. This hearty dish features creamy, cheesy potatoes layered with smoky kielbasa, creating a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With minimal preparation and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy rich flavors that develop beautifully as they cook together. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this recipe is versatile and customizable to suit your taste. Add vegetables for extra nutrition or tweak the seasonings to make it your own. Gather around the table and savor this comforting, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 14 oz high-quality smoked kielbasa
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cube the potatoes into small pieces.
- Slice the kielbasa into bite-sized rounds.
- Layer half of the diced potatoes in your slow cooker, followed by half of the kielbasa and half of the cheese.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over layered ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in frozen peas or bell peppers. Let the dish sit for about five minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld. For a kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.