Here’s a classic, hearty recipe for Fried Potatoes, Onions, and Smoked Polish Sausage — a simple, satisfying dish packed with smoky, savory flavors. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
🥔🍳 Fried Potatoes, Onions & Smoked Polish Sausage
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb smoked Polish sausage (like kielbasa), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter (or a mix)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prep the potatoes:
- Place diced potatoes in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
- Cook the sausage:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the potatoes:
- Add remaining oil to the skillet.
- Add the dried potatoes in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches).
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add onions and garlic:
- When potatoes are about halfway done, add sliced onions and garlic.
- Continue cooking until onions are soft and caramelized and potatoes are tender.
- Combine and season:
- Return sausage to the skillet.
- Stir everything together.
- Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
- Cook another 2-3 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy hot with mustard or ketchup on the side if you like!
Tips:
- For extra crispiness, cover the skillet with a lid for the first 5 minutes of cooking potatoes, then uncover to crisp them up.
- Add bell peppers for color and flavor.
- This dish pairs well with eggs for breakfast or a simple green salad for dinner.
Would you like a slow cooker adaptation or a sheet pan roasted version?