Description
Sizzling Polish Potato Skillet marries crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, and smoky kielbasa in a hearty one-pan masterpiece. Home cooks relish this classic comfort dish that brings Warsaw’s rustic flavors right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb Cajun smoked sausage (cut into pieces about ½ inch thick)
- 1 lb smoked turkey sausage (cut into pieces about ½ inch thick)
Vegetables:
- 2 lbs baby red potatoes (halved or quartered if large)
- 2 large onions (chopped into chunks)
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun spice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure an optimal roasting environment for the ingredients.
- Slice the smoked Polish sausage and smoked turkey sausage into uniform half-inch (1.27 centimeters) medallions to promote even cooking.
- Roughly chop the onions into substantial chunks and halve the baby red potatoes to create varied textures in the dish.
- Combine the sausage pieces, onion chunks, and potato halves in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring each ingredient receives an equal coating.
- Sprinkle Cajun spice blend, kosher salt, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil over the mixture, thoroughly tossing to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil to simplify post-cooking cleanup.
- Arrange the seasoned ingredients in a single layer across the baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to promote proper caramelization and crispiness.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 45 minutes, using a spatula to gently stir the contents midway through cooking.
- Monitor the potatoes for tenderness and the sausages for a golden-brown exterior, indicating the dish is ready.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately transfer the hot mixture to a serving platter.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant color and herbaceous note to the final presentation.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by letting ingredients marinate together for 15-20 minutes before roasting to enhance taste depth.
- Choose baby red potatoes for their creamy texture and ability to crisp beautifully around edges during high-heat cooking.
- Check sausage and potato doneness by piercing with fork; potatoes should be soft and sausages have golden-brown crispy exterior.
- Store leftovers in airtight container within refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating gently to maintain original texture and taste.
- Customize spice blend by adding extra cayenne or smoked paprika for more intense Cajun-style kick if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg