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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Kielbasa is a delicious, creamy, cheesy one-pot meal that’s super easy to make. Simply mix everything together, dump it in the slow cooker and go! With smoky sausage, hash browns, cheddar cheese, and a savory cream sauce, this is flavorful comfort food. Dinner practically makes itself.
Slow Cooker Kielbasa Potato Casserole
Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or want something cozy to come home to, this Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes and Kielbasa recipe is a delicious dinner idea.
With a few shortcut ingredients, it’s easy to get a tasty, filling dinner on the table without too much effort.
Why We Like Slow Cooker Potatoes & Kielbasa Recipe
• Dump and go: No extra pans, no sautéing, no hassle.
• One pot meal: Everything cooks in the slow cooker.
• Family favorite: Cheesy, hearty, and full of smoky sausage flavor.
• Budget-friendly: Uses pantry and freezer staples.
• Crowd-pleaser: Great for potlucks and gatherings!
This easy dinner recipe uses frozen diced hash brown potatoes O’Brien (with bell peppers and onions) to save prep time, and combines them with sliced smoked sausage, a creamy sauce, and loads of cheddar cheese.
It’s a simple, flavorful dinner recipe that is always a hit! I serve this on game nights to our friends and they always go for seconds.
Ingredients in Cheesy Kielbasa and Potato Casserole
• Cream of Chicken Soup – store-bought or try my homemade version
• Milk
• Sour Cream
• Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black pepper
• Onion – yellow, sweet, or white works well
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – sharp or extra sharp recommended
• Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage – I use turkey, but use what you like
• Frozen Diced Hash Brown Potatoes O’Brien – with peppers and onions (or use plain diced frozen hash browns).
Tips & Variations
• Try Different Meat – Use cooked ground sausage, another ground meat, or stir in shredded rotisserie chicken during the last hour of cook time.
• Add Some Spice – Use spicy kielbasa for a bolder flavor, or add some hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
• Soup Variations – Try cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a different flavor base.
• Add Veggies – Stir in a cup of frozen peas & carrots or green beans during the last hour for extra veggies.
• Crisp Up the Cheese – Want crispy cheese? Spoon portions into a baking dish and broil briefly.
Low Sodium Option
- Want to make this recipe with less salt? It’s easy to reduce the sodium without sacrificing flavor. Here’s how:
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup – or make it from scratch using my homemade version, which gives you full control over the salt.
- Choose reduced-sodium kielbasa – many brands offer a lower sodium variety of smoked sausage.
- Use no-salt-added frozen hash browns – check for hidden salt in the ingredient list.
How to Make Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Kielbasa (Dump-and-Go!)
Make the sauce:
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
Add the mix-ins:
• Stir in the diced onion, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and the kielbasa slices. No pre-cooking needed!
Add the hash browns:
• Fold in the frozen hash brown potatoes O’Brien and stir until well combined.
Assemble in the crockpot:
• Transfer the mixture to a greased slow cooker or use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top.
Cook:
• Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until hot and bubbly.
What to Serve with Hash Brown and Kielbasa Crockpot Casserole
This rich and filling dish pairs well with:
Green Beans or Broccoli
A crisp salad with vinegar-based dressing
Applesauce or Coleslaw for a little contrast
Storage & Reheating
Store: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat: Microwave or reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
Freeze: Let cool completely, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before reheating.
More Cozy Casserole Recipes
Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken
Best Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Irish Cottage Pie
One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
If you make Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Kielbasa let me know! Just leave a comment with a star rating below. I’d love to hear from you!
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Kielbasa
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Cooking Spray
- 5-qt or Larger Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 10-ounce can Cream of Chicken Soup or try my homemade
- ½ cup Milk
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 1 13-ounce package Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage (cut in half-moon chunks)
- 1 32-ounce bag Frozen Diced Hash Brown Potatoes (I use the O’Brien)
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the diced onion, half of the shredded cheese, and kielbasa. Mix well.
- Next, add the diced hash browns and mix together.
- Add the mixture to a greased slow cooker (or use a crockpot liner).
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for about 3-4 hours.
Notes
Meat
This recipe can also be made with browned ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or pork). I recommend adding smoked paprika and extra garlic powder for flavor. Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup RecipeSlow Cooker Size
I use a 5-quart, but a 6-quart works well, too. Approx. Nutrition Per serving: Calories: 485 | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 980mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3gLow Sodium Options
You can reduce sodium using low-sodium cream of chicken soup, reduced-sodium kielbasa, and no-salt-added hash browns. Approx. Nutrition Per serving (low sodium version): Calories: 460 | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 580mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3gNutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What is Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Kielbasa?
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Kielbasa is a dump-and-go one-pot slow cooker recipe made with smoked sausage, frozen hash browns, cheddar cheese, and a creamy seasoned sauce. It’s an easy, hearty meal with no pre-cooking required—just mix, dump, and cook!
Sounds fantastic and I love Kielbasa – will make it this weekend. Thanks for posting, but I had to cut this in half because there is only me.
Could I use Simply Potatoes, hash brown potatoes instead? They are not frozen, and are what I usually have on hand. They are 30 oz pkg.
Thank you.
Sally
They should work just fine. I’ve never used that brand, but they should work.
So, you don’t have to thaw the frozen potatoes ahead of time?
Correct! You don’t need to thaw them first.