Description
This easy, budget-friendly Cheesy Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Packed with kielbasa sausage, crispy hashbrowns, creamy sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, it’s a hearty meal that will satisfy the whole family! Budget-friendly, serves a crowd, and is super easy to make in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag of frozen hashbrowns
- 1 kielbasa sausage, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
- Optional seasonings: Salt, pepper, minced garlic, onion powder
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Prep the Base:
In a greased slow cooker, layer the diced kielbasa, frozen hashbrowns, onion, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.2️⃣ Mix the Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together the soup, milk, and sour cream. Stir in your preferred seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder for extra flavor.3️⃣ Combine:
Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top.4️⃣ Cook:
- Low: 6 hours
- High: 3-4 hours
5️⃣ Serve:
Spoon onto plates and pair with a fresh salad or roasted veggies for a balanced meal. For an indulgent touch, serve with Texas garlic toast.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings based on your preference.
- For an extra cheesy casserole, you can add more shredded cheddar or even a mix of cheeses.
- You can substitute the kielbasa with another type of sausage or ham if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours (depending on the setting of your slow cooker)
- Category: Casserole, Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg