This Cheesy Kielbasa Scalloped Potatoes recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with smoky flavor. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with savory kielbasa and baked in a velvety cheese sauce until tender and bubbling. The result is a hearty, comforting dish that works just as well for a family dinner as it does for a crowd. It’s everything you love about scalloped potatoes, with the added bonus of smoky kielbasa sausage baked right in. Make sure to check out our traditional cheesy scalloped potatoes too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This dish is the definition of comfort food. The potatoes turn soft and creamy, the cheese sauce is rich and smooth, and the kielbasa adds a bold, smoky flavor that makes it feel like a complete meal. It’s simple to assemble and bakes beautifully in one dish.
Tips for Success
- Slice the potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Use a mandoline for thin, uniform slices.
- Whisk the sauce well to keep it smooth and lump-free.
- Cover tightly while baking so the potatoes cook through.
How to Serve
This Cheesy Kielbasa Scalloped Potatoes dish is rich, creamy, and hearty enough to stand on its own, but it really shines as part of a full, comforting meal.
Serve it alongside:
- Oven-roasted chicken breasts for an easy, family-friendly dinner
- Juicy Cheeseburgers for a casual, comfort food combo
- Glazed ham or roast turkey for holidays and larger gatherings
- A fresh garden salad or Caesar salad to balance the richness
- Warm, cheesy garlic dinner rolls to soak up every bit of the creamy sauce
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Cheesy Kielbasa Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 ring 13 ounces kielbasa, sliced
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- Parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and set out a large oven-safe skillet.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and cook onion for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
- Add flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in milk. Cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Arrange sliced potatoes in the skillet in an even layer, fanning them slightly.
- Nestle the kielbasa slices between the potatoes.
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove foil and broil for 2-5 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
This recipe is inspired by Potatoes Au Gratin with Smoked Sausage on iamhomesteader.com.
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