20 Best Kielbasa Recipes
Kielbasa is a Polish sausage. It is one of the most popular foods in Poland. Kielbasa is used in sandwiches, casseroles, stews, soups, and in many other recipes. It is a budget-friendly meat that keeps you full. Let’s find the best kielbasa recipes.
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Recipes For Kielbasa
1. Sheet Pan Sausage And Vegetables
This is a versatile recipe and perfect for weeknight dinners. You can use the veggies of your choice. For this recipe, I used cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers and broccoli.
You can use asparagus or green beans too. Use a pre-cooked sausage for this recipe. Apart from kielbasa, you can also use beef, pork, and turkey sausage.
It takes almost 50 minutes to make, 5 minutes of prep time, and 45 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for at least 45 minutes.
The ingredients include kielbasa sausage, zucchini, smoked paprika, yellow bell pepper, and parsley. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days.
You can serve it as a complete meal but still, if you want a side dish you can go for apple spinach salad.
2. One Pot Kielbasa Pasta
This is one of the easiest and quickest kielbasa recipes. It is one of the most loved recipes in our home. This is a one-pan recipe and I love it as this means fewer dishes.
It is one of my favorite kielbasa recipes. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include smoked kielbasa, pasta, cheddar cheese, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, low-sodium chicken broth, and heavy cream.
3. Sausage And Rice Skillet Dinner
This is a one-pan comfort food. It is a kid-friendly, budget-friendly, easy weeknight dinner recipe. The recipe is gluten-free too.
I have used yellow onion but you can use white or red onion too. The combination of red and green bell peppers makes it look colorful.
Apart from kielbasa sausage, you can also use smoked sausage or even Italian spiced sausage. You require a good quality cast iron skillet.
It takes almost 50 minutes to make, 15 minutes of prep time, and 25 minutes of cooking time plus 10 more minutes.
The ingredients include an Italian spice blend, kielbasa sausage, yellow onion, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, diced tomatoes, rice, black pepper, and tomato sauce.
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge and it will be good for up to 5 days. It also freezes well for 3 months.
4. Cheesy Kielbasa Rice And Broccoli Skillet
This is one of my favorite kielbasa recipes and it does not need a lot of cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
To make it a low carb recipe you can use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice and if you want more protein then use quinoa. Use a mix of different cheeses to make it more delicious.
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. You need a large skillet for this.
The ingredients include kielbasa, shredded cheese, rice, broccoli, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and bell pepper.
Keep the leftovers in a container with a lid in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
5. Kielbasa Potato Soup
The potato kielbasa soup recipe is utterly delicious. It is one of the best comfort foods and is perfect for winter. This is a one-pot recipe.
You can use any potato of your choice but I prefer Maris Piper potatoes. To make the soup thicker mash a few potatoes. I like to serve it with crusty bread.
This one-pot recipe takes only 40 minutes to make, including 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time.
You can make this in a Dutch oven or a large skillet will also work. The ingredients include kielbasa sausage, potatoes, milk, cheddar cheese, and red chili flakes.
Keep it in the fridge in an airtight container and it will keep well for 3 days. I would not suggest you freeze it.
6. Grilled Kielbasa Kabobs With Balsamic Honey Glaze
It is one of the best recipes to make when you are out for a picnic. You can make this on a charcoal kettle grill or propane grill. A propane grill gives better heat control.
The balsamic honey glaze makes the recipe flavorful and to make it use a mix of salt, balsamic vinegar, pepper and honey.
It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include kielbasa, pineapple, red pepper, and yellow pepper. It is one of my favorite kielbasa recipes.
7. Kielbasa And Cabbage Skillet
It takes even less than half an hour to make this recipe. It is a one skillet dinner recipe.
The recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 24 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include kielbasa sausage, apple cider vinegar, caraway seeds, green cabbage, kosher salt, whole grain mustard, and red pepper flakes.
Mustard seeds add texture and apple cider vinegar helps in balancing the flavor. Keep the leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge and it will keep well for 4 days.
8. Haluski And Kielbasa
This is an easy dinner recipe and a perfect comfort food. Haluski are noodles or dumplings popular in Europe. You require a Dutch oven for this dish.
It takes around 40 minutes to make the recipe, including 15 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include kielbasa, egg noodles, cabbage, onion, butter, and pepper. It is best served with sour cream.
9. Slow Cooker Kielbasa And Barbecue Beans
This is one of the most popular slow cooker recipes in our home. It is one of the most popular recipes in our home on a chilly day. Everyone loves it.
You need a slow cooker for this. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 6 hours of cooking time.
The ingredients include kielbasa, mustard, Great Northern beans, apple cider vinegar, molasses, ketchup, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, maple syrup, and barbecue sauce.
10. Classic Kielbasa And Sauerkraut
The key to get the best out of this recipe is to buy high-quality kielbasa and sauerkraut. The other important point is to use butter instead of oil for cooking.
It takes 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. You can also make it in a slow cooker or oven.
The ingredients include kielbasa, sauerkraut, black pepper, butter, onion, and salt.
Though it is a complete meal you can also serve it with mashed potatoes or scalloped potatoes.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days. You can freeze it for a month.
11. One Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa
This is a hearty dinner recipe. It is one of the most versatile recipes. You can use veggies of your choice. Don’t peel sweet potatoes as they are nutrient-rich, just wash them.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F. The ingredients include kielbasa, sweet potatoes, broccoli, black pepper, salt and small potatoes.
To make the honey garlic sauce you require a mix of honey, garlic, olive oil, salt, butter, oregano, basil, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will keep well for 5 days.
12. Kielbasa And Potato
It is budget-friendly and one of the most satisfying recipes. You can either use Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes.
It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include kielbasa sausage, kosher salt, paprika, Vidalia onion, garlic, potatoes, and oregano.
It is one of the most versatile recipes. You can add cabbage, cheese, sauerkraut, or peppers depending on your preference.
It is best served with a vegetable side dish. You can also serve it for breakfast with eggs.
13. Creamy Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta
It is a perfect dinner recipe for weeknights. This comfort food is one of the most delicious kielbasa recipes. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include salt, pasta, wine, flour, garlic, onion, half and half, shredded cheese, parmesan cheese, thyme, chives, smoked kielbasa, low-sodium chicken broth, and oregano.
You can use vegetable broth or beef broth. I use low-sodium broth. Any pasta will work fine. For this recipe, you can use smoked turkey sausage as well.
If you prefer red wine then go for Merlot or Malbec and if you prefer white wine then go for dry Riesling. It is best served with garlic bread or arugula salad.
14. One Pan Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include Hillshire kielbasa, salt, milk, chicken broth, pepper, shredded cheese, salt, and onions.
You require a large skillet. Cook pasta and onions till they are brown. Add the remaining ingredients and cook till the pasta is completely cooked.
15. Roasted Potatoes And Kielbasa
It is one of the crispiest and most flavorful kielbasa recipes. The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes of cooking time.
It is a one-pan recipe and you don’t even have to peel the potatoes. You can serve it for dinner, breakfast, or even as an appetizer.
You require a parchment paper or silpat. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 45 minutes. The potatoes will become crispy.
The ingredients include extra light virgin oil, parsley, sea salt, small red potatoes, kielbasa, and garlic.
16. Kielbasa And Cabbage
It is one of the best make ahead recipes and is perfect for busy weeknights too. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include bacon, kielbasa, caraway seed, cabbage, red pepper flakes, onion, garlic and salt.
In medium heat stir caraway seeds, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, cabbage, and onion for 15 minutes. Add kielbasa and cook for 15 more minutes. Once done top it up with fried bacon.
17. Smoked Sausage And Rice
This is a one-pot meal, which means cleanup will be a breeze, perfect for weeknight dinners. It is one of the most versatile recipes, you can use veggies of your choice.
Apart from kielbasa, you can also use kransky, andouille, or chorizo. Use long-grain rice for this recipe as it won’t be sticky. Basmati rice would be good, it has a nice flavor.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. Use low-sodium broth for this recipe.
The ingredients include smoked kielbasa, garlic, rice, pepper, salt, capsicum, onion, chicken broth, frozen peas, smoked paprika, and extra virgin olive oil.
18. Cheesy Kielbasa Potato Soup
It is one of the most popular kielbasa recipes in our family. We sometimes enjoy it for lunch or dinner. It is a rich and hearty soup recipe. This is perfect for winter or fall.
Polish Sausage or kielbasa with its flavor makes the soup delicious and keeps you full. You can also use turkey kielbasa for this recipe. For garlicky essence, garlic cloves are a must.
Yellow onion with its sweetness enhances the flavor. Celery adds the desired crispiness. You can use potatoes of your choice but I prefer Yukon Gold. Heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese enhance the richness of the flavor.
The nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese and the freshness of parsley takes the soup to the next level. The tools required for this recipe are a Dutch oven, a wooden spoon, and a box grater.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include kielbasa, carrots, parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, celery, parsley, chicken stock, garlic, potatoes, heavy cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
You can also use butter instead of olive oil but first melt the butter. To make the soup thick heavy cream is a must, if you use skim milk, the soup will be thinner.
19. Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole
It is a creamy and satisfying casserole recipe. Heavy cream will make the casserole creamy but if you want the texture a bit thinner you can use half and half.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 75 minutes. It requires 30 minutes of prep time and 1 hour and 25 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include potatoes, garlic, heavy cream, kielbasa, pepper, cheddar cheese and chicken broth.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will keep well for 3 days. It is best served with green beans.
20. Slow Cooker Sausage And Potato Casserole
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 6 hours of cooking time.
The ingredients include hash browns, sour cream, onion, pepper, and kielbasa sausage.
19 Easy Kielbasa Recipes For Dinner
From Cheesy Kielbasa Potato Soup to One Pot Kielbasa Pasta and more, make the delicious kielbasa recipes
Ingredients
- Sheet Pan Sausage And Vegetables
- One Pot Kielbasa Pasta
- Sausage And Rice Skillet Dinner
- Cheesy Kielbasa Rice And Broccoli Skillet
- Kielbasa Potato Soup
- Grilled Kielbasa Kabobs With Balsamic Honey Glaze
- Kielbasa And Cabbage Skillet
- Haluski And Kielbasa
- Slow Cooker Kielbasa And Barbecue Beans
- Classic Kielbasa And Sauerkraut
- One Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa
- Kielbasa And Potato
- Creamy Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta
- One Pan Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta
- Roasted Potatoes And Kielbasa
- Kielbasa And Cabbage
- Smoked Sausage And Rice
- Cheesy Kielbasa Potato Soup
- Kielbasa Sausage Cheesy Potato Casserole
Instructions
- Choose your favorite kielbasa recipe
- Gather all the tools and ingredients
- Make the recipe
