Kielbasa Hash Brown Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food
Kielbasa Hash Brown Casserole is the answer to your weeknight dinner woes. This dish combines the savory flavors of smoked sausage with crispy hash browns, melted cheese, and a rich, creamy base. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, it's a quick and delicious comfort food that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa sliced
- 32 ounces frozen hash browns thawed
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Optional: Diced bell peppers chopped mushrooms, or other favorite veggies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown Kielbasa: In a large skillet, cook the sliced kielbasa over medium heat until it is nicely browned. This will enhance the flavor and texture of the sausage in your casserole.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, diced onion, melted butter, and shredded cheese. Mix well to ensure that all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. This mixture will serve as the creamy binder that holds the casserole together.
- Layer Casserole: In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spread half of the hash brown mixture evenly across the bottom. Then, layer the browned kielbasa on top of the hash browns. Finally, add the remaining hash brown mixture over the kielbasa, spreading it out evenly.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Make sure it covers the entire surface to bind all the layers together during baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. Check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean when the casserole is fully cooked.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey kielbasa and reduced-fat cheese.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for additional nutrition and flavor.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite ingredients and spices.