Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole (Print Format)
Tender potatoes and smoky sausage baked with a creamy, bubbling cheese topping for pure comfort food.
# Ingredients:
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3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1½ cups 2% milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 can (284ml) cheddar cheese soup
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Boil cubed potatoes until tender for about 7 minutes. Drain and place them in the prepared baking dish.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the kielbasa slices until browned, about 5 minutes. Add to the potatoes in the baking dish.
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In the same skillet, combine flour and butter, cooking until the mixture no longer appears white.
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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.
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Remove the skillet from heat and stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully melted.
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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.