Description

This Crockpot Cheesy Kielbasa Meal is the ultimate comfort food—hearty, creamy, and loaded with smoky kielbasa, tender baby potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s an easy set-it-and-forget-it dinner perfect for busy nights, lazy weekends, or feeding a hungry crowd. Rich in flavor and family-approved, it’s a slow cooker classic you’ll want to make on repeat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound smoked kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds
4 cups baby potatoes, halved (or substitute with diced russet potatoes)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
½ cup sour cream
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for added richness)

Instructions

Step 1 – Prep Your Ingredients:
Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Chop the onion. Slice the kielbasa into ½-inch rounds.

Step 2 – Layer the Crockpot:
Add the potatoes and chopped onions to the bottom of your crockpot. Layer the kielbasa slices over the top.

Step 3 – Mix the Sauce:
In a medium bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the sauce evenly over the ingredients in the crockpot.

Step 4 – Cook Low and Slow:
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are soft and fork-tender.

Step 5 – Add the Cheese:
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top about 15 minutes before serving. Cover and let the cheese melt. Serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute turkey kielbasa for a leaner option.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or swap in spicy kielbasa.

Want it extra creamy? Stir in a little cream cheese during the final 30 minutes.

Make it a full meal by pairing with crusty bread, green beans, or a fresh side salad.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 generous bowl
Calories: 460 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 65mg

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