A busy week night food, this hearty and comforting casserole. Rich and tasty with minimal effort, it’s a complete winner for busy professionals, families, time for me is running out, and anyone looking for a warm, satisfying meal in a hurry. This is a beauty of a dish because of its simplicity—dip your ingredients into your slow cooker then leave it to do all the work.
You’ll need a package of sliced kielbasa, a 32 ounce bag of frozen hash browns, some diced onion, 2 cups cheddar cheese, a half a cup of sour cream, half a cup of milk, a 10 ounce can of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup, and a pinch of spices. You also will season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
First, slide a bit of grease into your slow cooker to prevent sticking and ease the cleanup process. Put kielbasa slices, frozen hash browns, diced onion and 1 cup cheddar cheese in the slow cooker. Mix the cream soup, milk, sour cream and seasonings in a separate bowl until smooth. Another option is to pour this creamy sauce from the slow cooker and coat the ingredients in it so that everything is covered. Sprinkled on top is the remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
To cook this chicken in your slow cooker, set the appliance to low and leave to cook for 6 to 8 hours, or on the high setting, cook for 3 to 4 hours if you need it a bit sooner. The outcome is a cheesy, delicious casserole made with tender potatoes and savory kielbasa in every bite.
Crisp side salad or roasted vegetables goes well with this dish to add freshness and colour to the plate. You are definitely free to add more vegetables such as chopped bell peppers and chopped broccoli florets or even peas for additional nutrition and flavor before cooking.
Dump and Go Kielbasa Casserole is comforting flavor with almost no prep time whether you’re feeding a crowd or saving for leftovers for the week. And it’s a true set it and forget it meal that’s bound to stay on your rotation of dinner.