This quick & easy baked kielbasa and potatoes recipe is one of my favorite dinner recipes for my family. Kielbasa and tender potatoes taste wonderful together and the sweet peppers and onions are the perfect compliment to both. This easy one pan dinner is a quick and tasty dish for busy weeknight meals.
You might also like this easy keto kielbasa and cabbage skillet.
With it being so busy this time of year, I like to have some easy dinner recipes for my family such as this baked kielbasa and potatoes recipe. This kielbasa dinner takes minutes to prepare and then you can just bake it in the oven while you do other things!
I have a few kielbasa recipes on my site because we usually have it on hand and because it’s great in one pan dinners like this with your meat-starch-veggie all in one. So if you are looking for a new and easy dinner idea give this simple dish a try.
The difference between kielbasa and smoked sausage.
Kielbasa is usually made from pork while smoked sausage can be made from pork, turkey and or beef. Smoked sausage is fully cooked and then smoked and you can eat it hot or cold.
Kielbasa is usually sold precooked much like a hotdog. And like a hot dog it should be heated and cooked. Kielbasa is seasoned heavily with garlic and has a coarse texture.
Kielbasa and Polish sausage are often referred to as the same thing in the US. Learn more about kielbasa & smoked sausage here.
Recipe ingredients and substitution.
The simple ingredients I used for this recipe are a package of kielbasa, gold potatoes, sweet bell peppers, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and black pepper.
Polish kielbasa
Below you can see that I used beef and pork Polish kielbasa that I buy at Aldi. They also have turkey kielbasa and smoked sausage and other options. All of these will work. You could also use flavored sausages. They all have similar flavors in my opinion.
Gold Potatoes
Baby potatoes work great with this recipe but sometimesI use regular potatoes and cut them into big chunks. Also you could use red skin potatoes and even thick skinned russets but golden are my favorite.
Peppers and Onions
I like to use sweet bell peppers in this recipe but you could use green bell peppers if you want or even some hot peppers like bananas, poblanos or jalapeños. If you are going to use the hot peppers mix them with some of the sweet peppers so it’s not too hot. And I use a red onion but you could also use a yellow onion or white onion too.
Spices and Seasonings
I just use basic spices of salt, black pepper, basil, oregano and fresh garlic. If you don’t have fresh garlic on hand you can substitute with garlic powder. The rule of thumb is ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder equal 1 garlic clove.
So you can see with just a handful of ingredients that you probably have on hand you can create a tasty weeknight one pan dinner with amazing flavor.
How to make this easy baked kielbasa and potatoes recipe.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Chop onions, potatoes and peppers into bite size pieces. Slice kielbasa into ¼ inch slices or pieces.
Step 2: Get out a large mixing bowl and add the chopped veggies and kielbasa. Toss with olive oil and spices.
Step 3: Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and spread in a large cast iron skillet like this or oven proof skillet. You can also use a rimmed baking sheet or large baking dish. I like a cast iron skillet best for this recipe. You can also use nonstick cooking spray but the oil helps caramelize the veggies in the cast iron skillet.
Step 4: Bake the kielbasa and potatoes in the oven until your potatoes are soft and golden brown. Mine took an hour. Cooking time may vary.
Look at those roasted potatoes and kielbasa. Doesn’t that look like comfort food to you? It does to me. Store leftovers in an airtight container. Please scroll down to see and print the recipe card.
Ways you can vary this recipe.
- First of all I love kielbasa but this recipe would work with any kind of flavored sausage like Italian sausage or one of those fancier types you find in the grocery store.
- You can add a little heat by using banana peppers or poblanos. Or you can use hot sauce or hot pepper flakes.
- Lastly you can vary the spices and seasonings, such as using cumin and chili powder for a Mexican flavor.
- Also if you want to lower the carbs a little, try substituting cauliflower florets for the potatoes.
That’s all there is to it. Just add a salad and you have an easy dinner with just a few minutes of prep. The delicious flavors of the sausage, potatoes and peppers are a classic combination.
Try some of these quick and easy kielbasa recipes.
Just like sausages there are many different foods you can serve with kielbasa. Like this recipe it goes well with potatoes or other starches like rice, pasta or beans.
Some of my favorite recipes are:
- kielbasa and cabbage casserole or spicy cabbage skillet
- keto air fryer kielbasa, potato and Brussel sprouts or air fryer bites
- keto breakfast casserole or kielbasa vegetable soup
- New Years Instant Pot pork and sauerkraut
Many people like to grill kielbasa and eat them on a bun with cooked onions and peppers. Lastly kielbasa is a good breakfast food and tastes great with eggs and hash browns.
Well I hope you enjoy this easy kielbasa dinner recipe. This is a nice combination for feeding a crowd. You could also serve it as an appetizer for a party too. Enjoy!
Baked Kielbasa and Potatoes Skillet Dinner
This baked kielbasa and potatoes skillet dinner recipe is an easy and delicious dinner your family will love. Perfect for busy days this one pan dinner will soon be a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups potatoes, chopped
- 2 cups sweet bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 14 oz kielbasa, sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ basil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Using 1 tablespoon of olive oil, spread all over a cast iron or oven proof skillet.
- Chop up the vegetables and kielbasa into bite sized pieces.
- In a large bowl add your vegetables and kielbasa. Pour the rest of the olive oil over along with the spices and mix well.
- Spoon into your oven proof skillet and spread evenly. Note you could also use a baking sheet or large baking dish but I like a cast iron skillet best for this recipe.
- Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes fork tender are and golden brown. Cooking time may vary.
- Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
Note I used gold baby potatoes but you could russet potatoes or even red. The gold seems to create a softer texture the others in my opinion.
Also I like colored sweet peppers but you could mix in green peppers or hot ones like banana or pobalno peppers if you like them better.
For a little heat try sprinkling some hot pepper flakes with the salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 568Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1332mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 16g
Janice K says
Could I add heavy cream at the end? Maybe a cup?
Denise says
Hi Janice, This is such a simple recipe you can change it up anyway you want. I don’t see how cream would hurt it any way. Let me know how it goes!
Patty says
Sorry I meant to tell you that I’m making this in the small oven so not using the convection fan.
Patty says
Denise, I posted about how much we love this awhile back but have a question. I just got a double oven with convection in the big oven. I’m making 2 of these in casserole dishes. Since the burner is on top should cover it now for at least part of the time? It’s about to go in the oven now so I’m going to cover for the 1st 30mins and uncover the last 30…I’ll let you know how it turns out. But definitely interested in your opinion. Thanks!
Denise says
Hi Patty, to be honest I’m not sure. I think covering it is a good idea so that it doesn’t brown too much on top. They only thing that I can think of is that it might take a bit longer. The potatoes are the only thing you need to worry about so those should be easy to check on. Just pierce them with a fork and see if they are tender enough. Everything else should cook faster than the potatoes. Good luck!
Kevin says
The recipe turned out good, the first time we tried it. But this time me and my wife decided to add something extra, and it made it absolutely ADDICTIVE! We came back for seconds.
So, after we mixed the ingredients in the bowl, we placed the ingredients in the oven safe pan, then sprinkled a half a bag of hidden valley ranch dressing seasoning mix on the top of the ingredients. We cooked it for the correct time.
Then once we pulled it out of the oven, we mixed it and put the rest of the ranch mix on the top one more time and placed it back in the oven for 12 more minutes.
Oh my!
Denise says
Hi Kevin, what a fabulous idea! I can’t wait to try it next time I make this. Thanks for coming back and sharing your tips!
Stephanie says
What kind of potatoes did you use or like best?
Denise says
Hi Stephanie, I really use all different kinds of potatoes, but Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best I think.
Hope you like it!
Patty says
I found this recipe a long time ago & we loved the it a lot. I love the taste but also how easy it is to fix. I’ve had several failed back surgeries so it’s hard at times for me to get supper fixed, thankfully my husband doesn’t mind leftovers so I’ve always fixed a double batch. I’ve even cut up enough sausage & peppers to not only make it but to freeze a couple of bags so that’s one less step on really bad days and didn’t want to buy something out. When my husband retired I gave him several recipes that he could fix when I couldn’t. This was the 1st one & it’s one of his favorites. Especially when the kids, grandkids or friends come over because they all love it and rave about the taste! We all know it’s more fun to cook when you know how much your family and friends are going to love it…so it’s a win for him and me!! Thanks for so many different and tasty recipes!
Patty
Denise says
Hi Patty! First of thank you for such the nice comment. That really made my day. Sorry about your bad back but I’m glad this simple recipe has helped you a bit through it. And getting your husband to cook is a definite bonus!!!Take care.
Londa Matthews says
How can I make this using cabbage and potatoes? Should I do stovetop or oven? I also only have green peppers, not the multicolored ones.
Denise says
Hi Londa, I have another recipe that is similar (URL below) and uses cabbage and is baked in the oven. I would just add the potatoes along with everything else but maybe cut the pieces fairly small as they would take the longest to cook through. You can use green peppers if you like the taste of them. The colored ones are sweeter but the cabbage is sweet so it probably won’t matter. Hope that helps!
https://mylifecookbook.com/cabbage-peppers-kielbasa-casserole/
Kathryn says
I make this using a sheet pan lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup. An hour at 375 is too long for that. I put everything except the kielbasa in for 20 minutes. Then I add the kielbasa and bake another 20 minutes or u til done. We love this!
Denise says
Hi Kathryn, thanks for the tips! So glad you liked it.
Taylor says
The first time I made this dish it turned out perfectly! The last two times I’ve made it though the kielbasa and peppers have been sticking to the pan and getting burnt to a crisp. Do you know why this is happening?
Denise says
Hi Taylor, what kind of pan are you using? You can use a regular baking dish and cook it. Make sure to spray the pan first. Also maybe place it closer to the top of the oven? Hope that helps a bit.