Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet (Printable)
Smoky kielbasa with potatoes and peppers in a melted cheddar skillet, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You 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
# How-To:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
02 - Add the butter to the same 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, reduce heat to low, and cook 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 Tips:
01 -
- One pan means almost zero cleanup and maximum flavor built right into the skillet.
- The melted cheddar blanket over smoky sausage and tender potatoes is pure weeknight comfort.
02 -
- Do not rush the potato cooking step with the lid off or you will end up with burnt edges and raw centers.
- Slice the potatoes uniformly thin because thicker pieces will not cook through in time.
03 -
- Let the kielbasa slices sit undisturbed for the first two minutes of browning so a real crust can form.
- Shred your own cheese from a block rather than using pre shredded bags because it melts far more smoothly.