Description
Kielbasa hashbrown casserole brings hearty comfort to family dinner tables across North America. Polish-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly in this simple one-dish meal you’ll crave during cold evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (32 ounces / 907 grams) bag of frozen hashbrowns
- 1 kielbasa sausage, diced
- 2 cups (454 grams) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Seasonings and Optional Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Minced garlic, to taste (optional)
- Onion powder, to taste (optional)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) additional shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by generously greasing the interior with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer frozen hashbrowns as the foundational base of the casserole, creating an even bottom layer in the slow cooker.
- Distribute diced kielbasa and chopped onions uniformly across the hashbrown surface to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Sprinkle the first portion of shredded cheddar cheese over the kielbasa and onion layer, creating a preliminary cheese foundation.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and completely integrated.
- Incorporate minced garlic, salt, pepper, and onion powder into the liquid mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Cascade the seasoned soup mixture over the hashbrown, kielbasa, and onion layers, gently folding to coat all ingredients completely.
- Scatter the remaining cheddar cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low temperature for 6 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, monitoring until the casserole becomes hot and bubbling.
- Once cooking is complete, let the casserole rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to settle and achieve optimal serving consistency.
- Plate the casserole alongside a crisp green salad or roasted seasonal vegetables for a hearty, complete meal.
Notes
- Swap kielbasa with turkey sausage for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish lighter and healthier.
- Use low-fat cream soup and reduced-fat cheese to cut down on calories without sacrificing flavor.
- Customize the spice level by adding red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for those who enjoy extra kick.
- Prep ingredients the night before to make morning slow cooker assembly quick and effortless.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg