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.
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Crockpot Haluski with Kielbasa
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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Pierogies and Kielbasa
Browned onions in butter make a simple sauce for this easy one skillet meal with Polish origins of Pierogies and Kielbasa.
Instant Pot Bean Soup with Kielbasa
Instant Pot bean soup with sausage is a hearty and delicious meal. Use a 15 or 16-bean soup to get you started, then add smoked sausage, seasonings and tomatoes to make a fabulous dinner. With the help of an Instant Pot it is done in just over an hour with no soaking of the beans required.
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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.
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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.
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Polish Sausage and Cabbage Soup
Delicious Polish Sausage and Cabbage Soup made on the stovetop. This easy hearty sausage soup recipe will make any Polish Grandma proud!
Crockpot Corn and Kielbasa Chowder
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.
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Cola Kielbasa
Glazed with a flavorful mix of brown sugar and co*ke, Cola Kielbasa is whipped up super quick and easy with just four simple ingredients.
Pittsburgh Pierogy Nachos
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.
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Polish Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusniak) – A family favorite for genertations!
Kapusniak is Polish Sauerkraut Soup. It is a hearty style of chicken soup with sausages and generous amounts of sauerkraut. This is a family recipe!
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.
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Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes
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
15 Minute Air Fryer Kielbasa and Peppers
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!
One Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta
This is the cheesiest sausage one pot pasta you’ll ever try! It’s my favorite comfort food recipe and it’s quick and easy!
Cheesy Kielbasa and Pasta Bake
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.
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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.
