Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes and Kielbasa
This easy crockpot cheesy potatoes and kielbasa recipe is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy potatoes with smoky sausage, all cooked hands-off in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (on low) or 2 hours 15 minutes (on high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced (or 32 oz frozen diced/hash brown potatoes)
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup, optional)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- Green onions or chives, sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes (or measure out frozen potatoes). Slice kielbasa, chop onion, and mince garlic.
- Add potatoes to the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Scatter kielbasa, onion, and garlic evenly over the potatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar, cream cheese, condensed soup, milk, melted butter, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until mostly combined.
- Pour the cheesy mixture over the potatoes and sausage in the crockpot. Gently mix to coat everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender and sauce is bubbly.
- Stir gently to blend the sauce. Top with sliced green onions or chives if desired.
- Serve warm in bowls. Enjoy with crusty bread or a crisp salad.
Notes
For a shortcut, use frozen diced potatoes. To lighten up, use turkey kielbasa or reduced-fat cheese. For gluten-free, ensure your soup and sausage are certified gluten-free. Avoid overcooking to prevent mushy potatoes. Let dairy come to room temperature for a smoother sauce. Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 1100
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 21
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