If you are a fan of smoked sausage, these tasty kielbasa sausage recipes are for you. Most of them are easy to make and full of flavor. They are all a great way to turn sausage into a wonderful meal.
Using sausage as the start to a recipe is such a great way to bring big flavor to a dish. That is especially true with a tasty smoked sausage, it adds so many different flavors with the addition of just one ingredient.
So it is the perfect base for so many different kinds of dishes. Check out all of the recipes below and pick some favorites to make.
If you have a favorite recipe that isn’t on the list, tell me about it in the comments below. I would love to make it too!
What is Kielbasa?
Kielbasa is one of the types of Polish sausage. Fresh Polish sausage is a pork sausage made with salt, pepper, marjoram and garlic.
My mother-in-law has a strong Polish heritage and she loves fresh homemade sausage. We have plans to get together and make some, so hopefully I can share the recipe with you soon.
If you don’t have a Polish immigrants for family, you may have to travel to a city with a large Polish population to get the fresh sausage. Hopefully I will be sharing more Polska kielbasa recipes with you soon.
In American grocery stores, the term Kielbasa usually refers to a sausage that has been cured and smoked. It can be pan fried, simmered, grilled or added to a great variety of recipes.
Below you will find a collection of tasty Polish sausage recipes that range from classic Polish meals to American dinners that just use the sausage to bring big flavor.
There are quick, easy and fun recipes and slow cooked comfort food meals. There really is something for everyone.
What goes well with kielbasa?
Some great side dishes to serve with kielbasa include macaroni and cheese, applesauce, scalloped potatoes, green beans, potato salad, sauerkraut, cabbage, potatoes, potato pancakes, coleslaw and more.
Should you poke holes in kielbasa before cooking it?
It is generally not necessary to poke holes in the sausage before cooking it. That will allow the tasty juices to escape.
However, if you are cooking whole sausage links over something that you want to be seasoned by the sausage, like cabbage, you may want to poke it a few times to let those flavors mingle.
Kielbasa Cabbage and Potatoes in the Instant Pot
Make a whole well balanced meal in almost no time with the help of a pressure cooker. Kielbasa, cabbage and potatoes in the instant pot is a delicious all in one dinner.
This crockpot haluski recipe combines all of the cabbage, onions, and egg noodles you know and love with the convenience of a slow cooker. Add some kielbasa to make it a whole meal in one.
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Instant Pot Bean Soup with Kielbasa
This hearty bean soup uses a mix of dry beans and sausage to make a hearty meal. The best part is that is all happens pretty quickly with the help of an Instant Pot, no soaking required.
Sheet Pan Kielbasa with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Sheet pan kielbasa with sweet potatoes and green beans is an all in one meal that is packed with flavor. Everything cooks together so the sausage gives the veggies great flavor and the cleanup is super easy.
Kielbasa with Rice and Mustard Greens in the Instant Pot
Getting dinner on the table is fast and easy with this great kielbasa with rice and mustard greens recipe. Everything cooks together in a pressure cooker for a flavorful but simple meal.
Slow cooker corn and kielbasa chowder is a filling and warming meal that takes very little effort to put together. It is creamy, filled with flavor and easy to make.
An ode to my favorite city! Whether you live here, moved away, or simply love visiting, this recipe for Pittsburgh Pierogy Nachos with kielbasa, sauerkraut, and a homemade beer cheese sauce will bring a little bit of Pittsburgh to your kitchen.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Kielbasa and Pierogis Casserole
Make creamy pierogis and kielbasa with the help of your Crockpot for an easy and filling meal. This comforting casserole has a creamy sauce and melted cheese to make it an easy and family friendly dinner.
If you are looking for an easy and cozy meal, this crockpot kielbasa and cheesy potatoes recipe is for you. It is creamy, cheesy, and super simple to make.
Easy Kielbasa, Pierogi and Brussels Sprouts Sheet Pan Dinner
It is hard to think of a dinner easier than this one. Cook kielbasa, pierogis and brussels sprouts all on one sheet pan for a tasty and super simple supper.
Crockpot Sausage and potatoes casserole is an easy recipe for busy weeknights. Made with kielbasa sausage, potatoes, milk, cream of mushroom soup, and cheese. #mycreativemanner
In less than 15 minutes, you can have this easy and delicious Air Fryer Kielbasa and Peppers ready to serve! Made with kielbasa, green bell peppers, onion, and more. This simple recipe is guaranteed to please!
This yummy casserole has all of the good stuff, pasta, broccoli, kielbasa sausage and plenty of cheese. It comes together quickly and can be prepped ahead of time for a tasty family dinner.Â
These are some of the best polish sausage recipes out there so I hope it gave you plenty of inspiration. Adding a little sausage to a meal is a quick way to add distinct flavor with almost no effort.
For more recipes that include different types of sausage, check out my archive of sausage recipes.
Carlee is a busy mom that loves to share family friendly recipes. There are a mix of quick and easy Midwest comfort food meals and plenty of sweet treats.
Whether you are looking for an old fashioned recipe from Carlee's grandma's recipe box or a new meal to feed your family, you are in the right place. There are plenty of delicious recipes for every cooking skill level and amount of time available.
Thanks for this great round up, Carlee! Kielbasa is such a great ingredient to add loads of smoky flavor and depth to a dish. I definitely saw a couple of tasty new recipes for us to try soon.
Thanks for this great round up, Carlee! Kielbasa is such a great ingredient to add loads of smoky flavor and depth to a dish. I definitely saw a couple of tasty new recipes for us to try soon.
It really is such a great way to add a lot of flavor. I hope you enjoy the recipes!