Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Potatoes – Kielbasa and potatoes are one of our go-to throw-together meals, and it tastes delicious! Thick, juicy slices of kielbasa and crispy potatoes combine to make this one-pan meal that’s ready in 35 minutes from start to finish for a hearty, homestyle dinner.
Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Potatoes are simple to make, and the fat from the kielbasa soaks into the potatoes- so the meal is bursting with flavor! It’s perfect for busy nights and budget-friendly too. Meal prep this crowd-pleasing meal, or throw the ingredients into a bag and bring it with you camping; it’s that versatile.
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
- Potato: Use petite potatoes- I alternate red, Yukon gold, purple, new potatoes, or a combination. You can easily substitute russet if that’s what you have available- be sure to cut the potatoes into one-inch pieces to ensure they roast at the same rate as the other ingredients.
- Kielbasa: Kielbasa is my favorite, and they are found in the same aisle as hot dogs and bratwurst in the grocery store. You can also use Italian sausage, andouille, chicken or turkey sausage, and chorizo would result in a tasty meal
- Parsley: I use dried parsley to flavor and garnish the dish, but use finely chopped fresh parsley if you prefer.
- Salt + Pepper
SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS
I love how flexible this Kielbasa and Potato Sheet Pan dinner is to prepare and that it is easily customizable. You can make the recipe as follows or use the ingredients you have on hand. Here are some ways to change up our recipe based on what you have.
- Vegetables: Cabbage, Onion, Mushroom, Bell Peppers, Sauerkraut, Cherry Tomatoes , Green Beans
- Protein: Shrimp, Chicken Sausage, Italian Sausage, Polish Sausage, Eggs
- Spices: Cayenne, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Asparagus
HOW TO MAKE KIELBASA AND POTATOES
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 400° F (204 ° C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet. Spread the kielbasa and potatoes onto the baking sheet; season with salt, parsley, and pepper.
Bake for 15 minutes, then combine everything on the pan.
Bake for another 10-15 minutes; allow the dish to cool some before serving.
COOKING TIPS
- Kielbasa releases oil as it bakes, so there is no need to add extra oil to the sheet pan.
- Cut the ingredients the same size to ensure they cook at the same rate.
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Eat the meal as is; it’s meat and potatoes- what more could you ask for?
Toss the ingredients in a Corn Tortilla.
Eat it with a classic house side salad- tomatoes, croutons, homemade ranch dressing, the whole bit!
Serve it over a bed of rice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What’s the best way to cook kielbasa and potatoes?
• Sheet Pan: I am forever a fan of sheet-pan meals purely out of convenience- these meals take less time to make and leave fewer dishes to wash. That’s a win-win for me!
• Skillet: Warm a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the kielbasa. Stir regularly to prevent burning. When the kielbasa finishes, set it aside. Next, add the potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook the potatoes over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Reduce the heat and return the kielbasa to the pan; cook for 10 minutes to finish.
• Air Fryer: You can easily make this dish in the air fryer, but work in batches. Begin with potatoes as they take longer to cook. Set the air fryer to 400° F (204° C) and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket to move them around and bake for another 10 minutes. Add the potatoes to a mixing bowl. Adjust the heat for the air fryer to 380° F (193° C), and bake kielbasa for 4 minutes. Shake the basket and cook for another 4 minutes. Add all the ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir to mix.
Does kielbasa need to be cooked?
Outside of Poland, kielbasa found in grocery stores are cured or smoked, so eat them as is, but they taste better heated up.
Do you take the skin off the kielbasa?
It’s a matter of preference. You can remove the skin if you want, but it’s not necessary.
How do you know when kielbasa is done?
Since it is precooked, all you’re looking for in this recipe is to warm up and brown the kielbasa.
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- Zuppa Toscana Instant Pot Copycat
- Zucchini Lasagna
- Braised Short Ribs
- Instant Pot Potato Soup
- Roasted Potatoes
Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5-8 small petite potatoes, quartered
- 1 pound kielbasa, cut into ¼- inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley, dried or fresh
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (204 ° C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet. Spread the kielbasa and potatoes onto the baking sheet; season with salt, parsley, and pepper.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then mix everything on the pan together, spreading around the oil from the kielbasa.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes; allow the dish to cool some before serving.
Notes
- Kielbasa releases oil as it bakes, so there is no need to add extra oil to the sheet pan.
- Cut the ingredients the same size to ensure they cook at the same rate.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
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FJ
Sunday 25th of September 2022
So simple and so easy. I was looking for a way to use kielbasa.