Kielbasa Cheesy Potato Bake (Print)
Savory smoked kielbasa with tender potatoes in a rich, homemade cheese sauce baked to golden perfection.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced
→ Sauce Components
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1/4 cup all purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1.5 cups 2% milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 can (284 ml) cheddar cheese soup
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
# Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Lightly coat a 22x33 cm baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Boil cubed russet potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 7 minutes. Drain well and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced kielbasa until deeply browned, about 5 minutes, then arrange over the potatoes.
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In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter and whisk in all purpose flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a pale roux.
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Stir in minced garlic, then gradually pour in the 2% milk and heavy cream. Flavor with ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cracked black pepper. Add cheddar cheese soup, whisking until mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
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Remove skillet from heat and fold in shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
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Pour cheese sauce evenly over the potato and kielbasa mixture in the baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the surface is golden and bubbling.
# Notes:
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For best results, use a sharp cheddar cheese that's freshly grated rather than pre-shredded, as it melts more smoothly.