Description
Looking for a cozy, one-pot dinner idea that hits all the right notes of flavor, comfort, and nostalgia? This Polish Sausage with Sauerkraut and Potatoes is a hearty, rustic, and incredibly easy recipe that brings together smoky kielbasa, tangy sauerkraut, and buttery potatoes. Perfect as a quick weeknight meal or a family-style weekend dinner, it’s naturally gluten-free and packed with old-world charm. Great for meal prep, easy dinners, and comfort food cravings!
Ingredients
450g Polish kielbasa sausage
400g sauerkraut (with or without juice, to taste)
500g Yukon gold or red potatoes, cubed
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter or oil
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
1 bay leaf (optional)
½ cup water or broth
Instructions
1. Slice the Polish kielbasa into thick rounds. Heat butter or oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the sausage on both sides, then set aside.
2. In the same pan, add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add cubed potatoes and sauerkraut to the pan. If using, stir in the caraway seeds and bay leaf.
4. Return the sausage to the pot. Pour in water or broth, season with black pepper, and stir to combine.
5. Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 30–40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded.
6. Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t skip browning the sausage—it adds tons of flavor.
For a milder sauerkraut flavor, rinse it under cold water before using.
This dish tastes even better the next day, so leftovers are a bonus!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Polish / Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy dinner, kielbasa recipe, sauerkraut recipe, one-pot meal, gluten-free dinner, polish comfort food