Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet (Printable)

Smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar in a hearty one-pan skillet dinner 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

# Directions:

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, approximately 4 minutes. Remove the sausage 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. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the 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 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means cleanup is almost nonexistent and that alone is worth celebrating on a busy night.
  • The smoky paprika and kielbasa create this deeply savory flavor that tastes like you spent way longer than 35 minutes on dinner.
02 -
  • Do not rush the potato cooking step because undercooked potatoes are the fastest way to ruin an otherwise perfect skillet meal, and patience here truly pays off.
  • Covering the skillet at the end is essential for melting the cheese and finishing the potatoes simultaneously, so make sure you have a lid that fits before you start cooking.
03 -
  • Resist the urge to stir the kielbasa constantly while browning because the caramelization happens only when you let it sit undisturbed and develop a proper crust.
  • Shred your own cheese from a block rather than using pre shredded bags, since the anti caking agents on bagged cheese prevent it from melting into that beautiful, gooey blanket you want.

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