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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes and Kielbasa

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes and Kielbasa

The Crispy Chef
This crockpot cheesy potatoes and kielbasa recipe is the ultimate winter comfort food: creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, smoky kielbasa sausage, and loads of melted cheese in a rich, savory sauce — all made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-8 quart slow cooker
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Large skillet (optional for browning)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • large spoon
  • can opener

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz / 305g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp paprika (smoked if available)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
  • Extra cheese for topping
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh cracked black pepper (to serve)

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Slice kielbasa into ½-inch rounds. Dice onion, bell pepper, and mince garlic.
  • Add diced potatoes to bottom of crockpot. Layer kielbasa, onion, bell pepper, and garlic on top.
  • Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Whisk cream of mushroom soup and softened cream cheese together until smooth. Pour over mixture in crockpot without stirring.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • In the final 30 minutes, stir in sour cream, heavy cream, and butter. Let it heat through.
  • Gradually stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Keep on low until melted and creamy.
  • Turn off heat. Let rest 5–10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chives, pepper, and extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for creamy texture that holds shape. Always soften cream cheese before mixing. Add cheese near the end to avoid grainy sauce. Brown kielbasa first for deeper flavor if time allows. Make ahead-friendly and even better the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.4mg
Keyword cheesy potatoes, comfort food crockpot, easy family dinner, slow cooker kielbasa
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