Description
A hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole with browning turkey kielbasa, crispy hashbrowns, and a rich cheddar cheese sauce, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
16 oz turkey kielbasa (halal/non-pork)
30 oz frozen hashbrowns (shredded or cubed)
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (low-sodium)
1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil (optional for browning)
Instructions
Slice turkey kielbasa into ½-inch rounds
Heat skillet, sauté sausage with olive oil until browned (5 minutes)
Drain excess grease with paper towel
In a bowl, whisk cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder
Add 2 cups grated cheddar to the soup mixture until combined
Layer hashbrowns in slow cooker, top with cooked sausage, then pour in soup mixture
Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top
Cook on low for 4 hours until golden and bubbly
Notes
Use halal-certified turkey kielbasa for dietary compliance
For firmer hashbrowns, press liquid from frozen potatoes before layering
Serve with a crisp side salad for balance
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Dinner recipes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg