Cheesy Potato Kielbasa (Print Version)
Creamy, cheesy potatoes paired with savory sausage, baked golden-bubbly for the ultimate comfort dish.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced thin
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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3 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
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¼ cup butter, unsalted
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup heavy whipping cream
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1½ cups milk (2% preferred)
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1 can (284ml) cheddar cheese soup
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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½ teaspoon cumin powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
# Steps:
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Set the oven to 350°F and grease a large baking dish (9x13 inches) with cooking spray.
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Put the chopped potatoes in a pot of boiling water for 7 minutes, or until they're tender. Drain and spread in your greased dish.
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In a skillet, add olive oil and cook the sausage slices until they’re nice and browned, about 5 minutes. Scatter over the potatoes.
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Using the same pan, melt the butter with the flour. Stir it until the mix looks smooth and not powdery.
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Stir in garlic, milk, heavy cream, cheddar soup, and all the seasonings (cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper). Let it thicken for about 3-4 minutes.
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Take the sauce off the heat and mix in the shredded cheddar until it has completely melted.
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Pour the cheesy sauce on top of the sausage and potatoes. Bake for 30 minutes, or until it’s all bubbly and golden.