Description
A comforting and hearty Cheesy Sausage and Potato Casserole featuring tender hash browns, smoky kielbasa, creamy sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, all slow cooked to perfection for a delightful family meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 30 ounces frozen hash browns
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound kielbasa or smoked sausage, thinly sliced and cut into half circles
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Hash Browns: Slightly soften the frozen hash browns by allowing them to thaw for a few minutes until they are pliable, then pour them into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add 2 cups of the sharp cheddar cheese along with sour cream, diced white onion, cream of chicken soup, pepper, and sliced kielbasa into the bowl with the hash browns. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cook in Crock Pot: Pour the mixture into a lined or well-greased 5-quart crock pot or larger. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the potatoes to cook through.
- Stir and Add Cheese: After cooking, use a long-handled spoon to stir the casserole to blend the ingredients. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top, cover again, and cook for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are tender.
Notes
- For a crispier top, broil the casserole uncovered for a few minutes after slow cooking instead of the additional slow cook time.
- Substitute chicken sausage or turkey kielbasa for a leaner protein option.
- Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup to make this recipe gluten free if needed.
- If you don’t have a crock pot, bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F for 1 hour covered, then uncovered for 15 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Ensure the hash browns are slightly softened before mixing to help them cook evenly in the crock pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
