Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup unsalted butter

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1½ cups 2% milk

½ cup heavy cream

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 can (284ml) cheddar cheese soup

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Cook Potatoes

Boil cubed potatoes until tender for about 7 minutes. Drain and place them in the prepared baking dish.

Sauté Kielbasa

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the kielbasa slices until browned, about 5 minutes. Add to the potatoes in the baking dish.

Prepare Sauce Base

In the same skillet, combine flour and butter, cooking until the mixture no longer appears white.

Add Liquids and Spices

Add garlic, 2% milk, heavy cream, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and the cheddar cheese soup to the skillet. Stir until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate Cheese

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully melted.

Assemble and Bake

Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and kielbasa mixture in the baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

• Calories: 425