Cheesy Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole
Cheesy Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole makes the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Loaded with delicious kielbasa sausage, potatoes, and, of course, cheese, it’s a hearty, one-pot meal that’s made in the slow cooker and always so delicious.
This delicious recipe is one that we make all year long. It’s great for the fall and winter because it’s nice and hot, but it’s also a delicious spring and a summer recipe because of the delicious kielbasa sausage and the potatoes. After all, potatoes are amazing any time of year.
We love to make this cheesy kielbasa hashbrowns casserole for a delicious dinner and then eat the leftovers the next day for breakfast and lunch. It’s also a delicious dish to bring to potlucks and get-togethers. It’s easy to serve because everyone can simply spoon out as much as they want!
Cheesy Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole
This is one of the easiest and most delicious casseroles you’ll ever make. It’s absolutely filled with delicious flavor but not a lot of ingredients. It’s a no-nonsense, nothing fancy dish that comes together super quickly and always tastes so good!
Tasty kielbasa sausage is combined with hashbrowns, onion, and cheddar cheese, and then it’s all topped with cream of chicken soup and milk to create a rich, cheesy dish that is so hearty and filling. It’s a dish that sticks to your ribs and keeps you going all day or satisfies you for the evening.
With each and every bite, you’ll enjoy all the sausage, potato, and cheese goodness, and you’ll be able to appreciate it because it didn’t take all day to make.
Ingredients
It only takes a handful of ingredients to make this delicious casserole. They’re all readily available at your local grocery store, too. Stock up on the ingredients on your next trip to the store, or simply make a quick jaunt over when you need them. It’s that easy to find them all.
- Fozen, cubed hashbrowns, thawed
- Kielbasa, sliced and halved
- White onion, finely diced
- Salted butter, melted
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Cream of chicken soup
- Milk
**See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities and cooking times.
Instructions
Making this cheesy kielbasa hashbrowns casserole is even easier than the shopping list. There’s almost no work involved whatsoever. You’ll basically be mixing everything together and then letting the slow cooker do the heavy lifting.
Step 1: Prep the Slow Cooker
Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Add the Solid Ingredients
Toss the hashbrowns, kielbasa, onion, and cheese together and add to the slow cooker.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cream of chicken, and milk until smooth.
Step 4: Combien All Ingredients
Pour the cream of chicken mixture over the hashbrowns, kielbasa, onion, and cheese, stirring until combined. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Cook
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for three hours.
Hint: If you don’t have non-stick spray, you can wipe your slow cooker vessel down with olive oil.
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Variations
If you want to personalize this cheesy kielbasa hashbrown casserole or don’t have certain ingredients on hand, we have some variations here that will help.
Fresh Potatoes – If you don’t have frozen hashbrowns, you can simply cube up fresh potatoes.
Onions – Any onion will do. If you happen to have a sweet onion on hand, use that. Even red onions work.
Cream – If you don’t have milk, cream is an excellent alternative.
Make it Spicy – Try adding some red pepper flakes to give this recipe a kick of heat.
Cheese – Aside from cheddar cheese, Colby, Monterey Jack, and Colby Jack work very well in this recipe.
Creamed Soup – This recipe calls for cream of chicken soup, but you an also use cream of mushroom or celery.
Storage
This casserole will keep well in the refrigerator for three to four days. For longe storage, you can freeze it for up to a month.
Tips
With a recipe this simple, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there aren’t many tips for this one. We do have a couple that we think will help you, though.
A Sharp Knife – When dicing your onion, a sharp knife is your friend. Even cuts will help you get a nice dice, and a sharp knife makes for even cuts.
Shred Your Own Cheese – Of course, it’s faster to buy shredded cheese, but for the best flavor possible, shred your own cheese using a cheese grater and a block of cheese.
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Low Carb Sausage, Mushroom, and Chicken Casserole
FAQ
If you have questions about this cheesy kielbasa hashbrown casserole, then we’ve got answers!
How long with this last?
This casserole will last for about three days in the refrigerator or a month in the freezer.
How do I freeze it?
Let the casserole cool completely in the refrigerator, then spoon it into an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
How do I reheat it?
Place the casserole in a baking dish and bake at 350 until hot. You can also place it back in the slow cooker in the morning and let it cook on low until heated through for later in the day.
What should I serve this with?
This is a complete meal in and of itself. We wouldn’t pair it with anything other than a side salad. You could top it with some sour cream, however.
What if I don’t have frozen hashbrowns?
Just cube up fresh potatoes!
Can I use any onion?
Any onion will work. Sweet onions are wonderful in this casserole. Even red onions will work, although they’re stronger.
Cheesy Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole
If you’re ready for one of the easiest and most delicious casseroles, you’ve ever made, then bust out your slow cooker and start making this cheesy kielbasa hashbrown casserole. It’s so delicious and so easy, there’s no reason not to make it.
Remember, you can print this recipe if you like!
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Cheesy Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 32 ounce bag frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
- 1 16 ounce package kielbasa, sliced and halved
- 1 small white onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup salted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Spray a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and toss together hash browns, kielbasa, onion, and 2 cups of cheese.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together melted butter, cream of chicken, and milk until smooth.
- Pour over the hash browns and stir until combined. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and cover.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours. Serve hot.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Could I use diced ham instead of sausage
Hi Janice I don’t see why not. Both are cooked meats. I would just cut the ham so it is about the same size as the kielbasa. Maybe check the cook time. Kielbasa has some fat in it ham is leaner so you don’t want it to overcook and be dry.
Can i do on low for 6 hours instead of high for 3?
We never have but I would think 6-7 hours. Just keep an eye on it
I thought this would be thicker. It was good but more like a thicker soup than a casserole.
I would love to see a picture. As you can see from ours it is thick and nothing like a soup
I wish I had taken a picture. I’m wondering if I did something wrong but I can’t see what. I will try it again though because it was good.
Wonder how to do this not in slow cooker, mine won’t heat up.
You can try it on the stove top. Put everything in a pan or pot except for cheese and saute and cook. But I don’t know for how long as I have never done it that way. You may have to add a bit more liquid
Can I use unsalted butter?
Yes you can