Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet (Printable)

Smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar in a quick one-skillet dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 lb baby potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

06 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
11 - ½ tsp dried thyme

→ Optional Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
02 - Add the butter to the skillet. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the sliced potatoes and season with smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and dried thyme. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
04 - Return the browned kielbasa to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
05 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means you get all the comfort with almost zero cleanup.
  • It transforms humble ingredients into something that feels like a treat on a cold Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Slice the potatoes uniformly thin or the thicker pieces will stay crunchy while the rest turn mushy.
  • Do not skip browning the kielbasa first because that caramelized crust is where half the flavor lives.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one because it holds heat evenly and goes straight from stove to table looking beautiful.
  • Pat the kielbasa slices dry with a paper towel before browning so they sear instead of steaming in their own moisture.

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