Cheesy Kielbasa Skillet (Printable)
Smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes, veggies, and melted cheddar in one hearty skillet.
# 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
→ Dry and 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
# Step-by-step:
01 - Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt and coat the bottom of the pan.
02 - Add the sliced kielbasa in a single layer and cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sliced potatoes. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to soften and develop light color.
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 evenly combined.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the entire mixture and cover the skillet with a lid. Let cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, which means cleanup is almost nonexistent and the flavors all mingle together beautifully.
- The melted cheddar blanket on top transforms simple ingredients into something that feels indulgent without much effort.
02 -
- Resist the urge to stir the potatoes constantly because letting them sit undisturbed is what creates those crispy edges that make this dish special.
- If your cheese is not melting evenly, resist high heat and instead just give the lid another minute because patience here beats burnt cheese every time.
03 -
- Slice the potatoes as uniformly thin as possible because uneven slices mean some turn mushy while others stay crunchy in the center.
- Use a skillet with a tight fitting lid because trapped steam is what finishes the potatoes and melts the cheese simultaneously.