Moms Kielbasa And Mashed Potato Casserole Recipes

KIELBASA AND POTATOES

Steps:

• In a pot that will comfortably hold all ingredients, brown sausage (1 inch pieces or smaller) with chopped onion.
• The more you brown them, the better it will taste.
• Don't worry about a little bit of charring.
• Toss in peeled, cut potatoes and cook slightly to coat potatoes with juices.
• Add enough water to not quite cover potatoes.
• Salt lightly.
• Cook until potatoes fall apart with fork and the liquid has thickened, stirring occasionally.

KIELBASA AND POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat skillet on med-high heat.
• Cut the kielbasa sausage into slices, and drop in the heated pan. Stir while frying.
• As kielbasa is browning, chop the onion and potatoes.
• Once the sausage has browned for approximately 6 minutes, scoop it out and put aside. Much of the fat will have rendered. Make sure to leave grease in the pan.
• Dump the chopped potatoes into the hot skillet with the kielbasa grease. Add the paprika, salt and oregano. Stir to coat in the fat and reduce the burner to medium to medium-low. Cover.
• Brown the potatoes for 13 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 12 minutes. Covered, but stirring regularly.
• Once the potatoes have softened and onions are cooked add the kielbasa back into the pan mix in and all cook for 4 minutes.

KIELBASA WITH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl and add 3 tablespoons water; cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the kielbasa into 4 equal pieces; halve lengthwise. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Increase the heat under the skillet to medium high; add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the broccoli and 1/4 cup water and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the sauerkraut and toss to warm through.
• Drain the potatoes. Warm the milk in the microwave, about1 minute; add to the potatoes along with the mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Serve the kielbasa with the potatoes and the broccoli.

POTATO, CHEESE, AND KIELBASA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot of salted water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer just until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, transfer to a plate, and refrigerate until cool enough to touch.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Dice cooled potatoes. Spread potatoes into the bottom of a 13x8-inch cake pan; top with diced kielbasa and diced egg. Season mixture with pepper.
• Stir sour cream and milk together in a bowl and pour over the ingredients in the cake pan. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over sour cream layer.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot in the middle, about 30 minutes.

MASHED POTATO SAUSAGE BAKE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until very tender; drain. , Transfer to a large bowl. Add sour cream and broth; beat on low speed until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Spread half of the potato mixture into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with sausage mixture and remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with the cheese, parsley and oregano. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MOM'S KIELBASA AND MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut kielbasa into serving size pieces (approx. 3" long). Score the outside and peel off the casing, discard casing. Cut in half lengthwise
• Boil and smash potatoes using a bit of milk and butter (potatoes should not be creamy). Place in a oven proof casserole dish (large enough to fit all your potato mixture and still leave about 2" from the top). Place kielbasa flat side down on top of mash potatoes and cover with foil.
• Place in oven and cook for about 15 minutes. Check to see if potato is bubbling. If potato is bubbling, remove foil top and turn oven to broil. Once tops of kielbasa crisp up, remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Taste great with a side of sweet corn.

POTATO-STUFFED KIELBASA

Steps:

• Cut sausage into four pieces; cut each piece lengthwise to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Open sausage pieces so they are flat; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion and mustard; spoon in mounds over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

KIELBASA WITH SMOTHERED CABBAGE AND MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the kielbasa. Add the cabbage and the onion and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is browned. Add 1 1/2 cups water and simmer the mixture, covered partially, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
• While the mixture is simmering, in a steamer set over boiling water steam the potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces, covered, for 12 minutes, or until they are very tender, transfer them to a bowl, and mash them with a potato masher. Add the milk, scalded, 3 tablespoons hot water, the butter, and salt and pepper to taste and stir the potato mixture until the butter is melted. Serve the kielbasa mixture on the mashed potatoes.