Description
Craving a hearty, one-pan dinner that’s full of flavor and easy to make? This Fried Potatoes, Onions, and Smoked Polish Sausage recipe brings together smoky sausage, crispy golden potatoes, and sweet caramelized onions in a rustic skillet meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, an easy dinner recipe, or a filling food idea for any time of day, this dish delivers. It’s a comfort food classic that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor—ideal for those in need of a weeknight winner or something to impress with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb smoked Polish sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon fat
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
Red pepper flakes (optional)
1 fried or poached egg for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash, peel, and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Soak in cold water for 10–15 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and dry.
2. Slice the sausage and chop the onion. Prepare optional ingredients if using.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil or bacon fat. Cook the sausage for 4–6 minutes until browned, then set aside.
4. In the same pan, add remaining oil and butter. Add chopped onions and sauté for 5–7 minutes until caramelized.
5. Add diced potatoes. Let them sit undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, then stir. Continue cooking 10–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
6. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
7. Return sausage to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for 3–4 more minutes to heat through.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot. Optionally top with a fried egg or hot sauce.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the perfect creamy texture and crispy edges.
Let potatoes sear undisturbed for a few minutes to form that golden crust.
For extra richness, don’t skip the tablespoon of butter after sautéing the sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 45