19 Easy Kielbasa Recipes

This list of 19 Easy Kielbasa Recipes is the best around. Here, you’ll find easy yet tasty ideas like bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites, red beans and rice skillet, sausage pasta in tomato sauce, and so many more. Enjoy!

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One or more of these simple weeknight meals will become your go-to when you’re in a jam. So are you ready to discover the deliciousness?

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19 Easy Kielbasa Recipes

Just below, you will discover nearly 20 amazing Kielbasa recipes perfect for your weeknight dinner plans. They are so easy that most take less than 30 minutes to make. And many are one-pan meals, so you won’t have to clean a bunch of dishes.

Kielbasa Fried Rice

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This kielbasa fried rice is a 9 ingredient quick and easy recipe perfect for a delicious meal. It is sooo flavorful with day-old rice, kielbasa sausage, carrots, peas, onions, soy sauce, and more. Trust us, you’ll want to make this one all the time!

Asian Kielbasa and Broccoli

Mmmm! In this comforting Asian kielbasa and broccoli rice bowl you have seared smoky kielbasa and broccoli in a savory sauce so good you’ll want to drink it. Serve it over rice for a hearty meal.

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Ingredients:

• 12-ounce package of kielbasa
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• ⅔ cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 garlic clove

Instructions:

• To blanch the broccoli, bring a big pot of water to boil. Drop the florets into the water and cook for two to three minutes until bright green and tender. Immediately drain in a strainer and put in an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water). This will stop the cooking process. Once the broccoli is cool, drain again and set aside.
• Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes per side. 
• Add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. 
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the broth and pour the rest into the pan with the cooked kielbasa. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. 
• Mix the reserved broth and cornstarch. Stir to combine and add it to the pan. Cook until sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes. 
• Add broccoli and stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice. Enjoy!

Notes: 

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa Bites

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Our bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites recipe is the perfect appetizer. Here’s why: With just three common ingredients, it’s easy and inexpensive. They take less than 20 minutes to prepare, and best of all, they are so tasty!

Sweet Potatoes and Sausage

Sweet potatoes with sausage combine roasted sweet potatoes with juicy and smoky sausage for a nutritious meal perfect for any time of the day.

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Kielbasa Tostadas

You’ll enjoy bite after flavorful bite of these kielbasa tostadas. We pile juicy sausage, and fresh toppings like avocado, salsa, refried beans, and sour cream on a warm crispy tortilla.

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Ingredients:

• 12 oz Kielbasa (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (low sodium)
• 1 cup refried beans
• ½ cup Mexican shredded cheese
• 8 Tostada shells
• Other toppings: lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa

Instructions:

• Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes per side. 
• Add the taco seasoning to the kielbasa and stir until it’s well-mixed.
• Warm the refried beans in a small pot for about 5 minutes and set them aside.
• Take one tostada shell and spread the warm refried beans on top. Then, add a layer of kielbasa pieces, shredded cheese, and other toppings.
• Repeat for all the tostada shells.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Mexican Rice Kielbasa Skillet

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Whether it’s Chipotle-style rice bowls, burritos, nachos, or tacos, we love Mexican and Tex-Mex meals. And this Mexican kielbasa rice skillet from Emilie of Finding Zest surely fits the bill with deliciously seasoned rice, sausage, beans, onions, tomatoes, and sour cream.

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Cajun Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Vegetables

Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Vegetables mixes the flavorful sausage with a medley of nutritious veggies like bell peppers, onions, and sweet potatoes tossed with Cajun seasoning and oil.

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Ingredients:

• 12-ounce package of kielbasa
• 2 Bell peppers (red and orange)
• 1 medium onion 
• 1 broccoli crown (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 
• Cut all the vegetables roughly to the same size. Add them to a large bowl with the sliced kielbasa. 
• Add the olive oil and the cajun seasoning. Stir to coat all the vegetables and kielbasa thoroughly. 
• Place the kielbasa and vegetables on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes. 
• Stir the vegetables and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fork-tender.
• Serve hot, enjoy!

Notes:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• To reheat, put them back into the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

Battered Sausages

Bring battered sausages – UK bar and street food – home, for a delicious, if indulgent, meal that’s perfect for weekends. The sausages are dipped in a batter and fried until golden brown on the outside while savory and juicy inside.

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Low Carb Fried Cabbage With Kielbasa

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This pan-fried cabbage with kielbasa from Kyndra of Peace Love And Low Carb is naturally low carb and very flavorful from garlic, onion, red wine vinegar, red pepper, and parsley. You can bet on this one, as the popular recipe has over 350,000 shares on social media from folks that love delicious, easy weeknight meals.

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Easy Kielbasa Quesadillas

Kielbasa quesadillas are a flavorful, fun, quick meal that combines smoky, savory sausage and gooey melted cheese, all stuffed between crispy, golden tortillas.

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Ingredients:

• 12 oz kielbasa (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (low sodium)
• 2 cups Mexican shredded cheese
• 4 large flour tortillas
• Other toppings: sour cream, salsa

Instructions: 

• Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes per side. 
• Add the taco seasoning to the kielbasa and stir until it’s well-mixed. Let it cook for 2 minutes until the meat is fully coated.
• Lay one tortilla flat on a cutting board. Sprinkle some shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add some kielbasa pieces on top of the cheese. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top of the meat.
• Fold the tortilla in half so that the cheese and kielbasa are covered.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly coat with oil. Place the folded quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
• Remove the quesadilla from the pan, cut it into wedges, and serve with sour cream, salsa, or other desired toppings.

Sautéed Kielbasa & Butternut Squash Skillet

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Sometimes just looking at hearty and healthy meals like this fall-appropriate kielbasa, butternut squash, and kale skillet from Laura of Cook At Home Mom is energizing. It’s like you’re body is telling you it wants that nutrition. But not only is this recipe nutritious, but it’s also…delicious.

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Buffalo Kielbasa Dog

This Buffalo kielbasa on a bun merges the smoky, savory flavor of grilled sausage with a bold buffalo sauce kick, all bundled up on a soft, toasted bun and topped with ranch and blue cheese.

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Ingredients:

• 12-ounce package of kielbasa
• ¼ Cup Buffalo Sauce
• Ranch Dressing (optional)
• Blue Cheese Crumbles (optional)

Instructions:

• Make small, shallow cuts in a criss-cross pattern on the surface of the kielbasa. This helps it cook faster and soak up more flavor.
• Preheat your grill and cook kielbasa for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip it over and grill for another 4-5 minutes.
• Warm up the buffalo sauce and set aside. 
• Brush on the buffalo sauce and add to a warmed bun. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and ranch dressing. Enjoy!

Notes:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Sausage Pasta In Creamy Tomato Mascarpone Sauce

Lucy of Super Golden Bakes developed this one-pot sausage pasta recipe during a time of scarcity. But it’s this same scarcity, not abundance, that leads to the best creative food discoveries, e.g., gumbo, red beans and rice, and so many more the world over. So this rigatoni pasta with kielbasa, aromatics, mascarpone cheese, and cajun seasonings, while delicious and easy, is also a lesson in working with what you have.

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Sweet & Sour Kielbasa Bowls

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Ingredients:

• 12-ounce package of kielbasa
• 1 cup sweet and sour sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions: 

• Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes per side. 
• Lower the heat to low and add the sweet and sour sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Serve over rice, and enjoy!

Notes:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Dutch Split Pea Soup

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Dutch split pea soup, also known as snert or erwtensoep, is a delicious bowl of comfort perfect for fall. For this version from Iryna of Lavender And Macarons, you’ll find a tasty and colorful bowl of soup made with dried peas, carrots, kielbasa, pork chops, and other delicious flavorings.

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Easy Kielbasa Burrito

Take kielbasa, season it with your favorite taco seasoning, then stuff it in a tortilla along with cheese, beans, tomatoes, and your other favorite toppings.

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Ingredients:

• 12 oz Kielbasa (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• 4 extra large flour tortillas
• Shredded lettuce (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)

Instructions:

• Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes per side. 
• Add the taco seasoning to the kielbasa and stir until it’s well-mixed. Let it cook for 2 minutes until the meat is fully coated.
• Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave them for 20-30 seconds to warm them up. Set them aside.
• Place a tortilla on a large cutting board. Put ¼ cup of rice a little below the middle of the tortilla. Then add kielbasa pieces, black beans, tomato, cheese, and lettuce (if you want).
• Fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling, then fold the sides in. Roll it up tightly, and if you want, wrap it in parchment paper to hold it together.
• Serve with sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!

Notes: 

• To store burritos, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days.
• To freeze burritos, wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper, then place them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months.
• To reheat burritos, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, wrap them in foil, and bake them for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway.

Kielbasa, Peppers and Onions

With just six ingredients, this sausage, peppers, and onions recipe is equally delicious and easy to make.

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Ingredients: 

• 12-ounce package of kielbasa
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 bell peppers seeded and sliced
• 1 medium yellow  onion sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions:

• Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside. 
• Add the olive oil, peppers, and onions to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add the garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute. 
• Add the kielbasa to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve as is or over rice. Enjoy!

Notes: 

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, cook in a covered skillet over low heat until heated through.

Easy Kielbasa Hotdish

In need of a hearty, comforting meal, make this Easy Kielbasa Hotdish recipe filled with smoky sausage, mushrooms, cheese, veggies, tater tots and a creamy sauce. It’s great for feeding a crowd.

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Ingredients:

• 12-ounce package of kielbasa diced
• 8 oz mushrooms diced
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 bag of tater tots
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 
• Cut the kielbasa into small cubes and set aside.
• In a large pan, cook the onions and mushrooms for 4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

• Add the butter and flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the milk slowly and whisk constantly. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the kielbasa, peas, and carrots to the pan. Stir to combine thoroughly. 
• Pour the mixture into your baking dish. Top with the shredded cheese, then tater tots. 
• Bake 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crispy. 
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. 

Notes:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.

One Pot Jambalaya

Do you need to shake up your dinner menu? Well, this one-pot jambalaya from Meryl of Sungrown Kitchen is a kick in the tastebuds you’ll enjoy. It calls for andouille or kielbasa sausage (although no one would object to using both), onion, celery, bell pepper, and lots of spice. But the best part. It takes just five minutes to prep and 40 minutes to cook.

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Dominican Sancocho Recipe

Samantha of Little Ferraro Kitchen makes a tempting offer with this sancocho recipe. This Dominican recipe is a comforting soup with sazon, adobo (Latin spice blends), yucca, corn, and plantains. The best part is the three types of meat, including chicken thighs, pork, and kielbasa sausage.

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Kielbasa & Sauerkraut

This kielbasa & sauerkraut recipe is so good and yet incredibly easy to make. Check this out! It’s savory, sour, sweet, and oh so tasty. Better still, it’s just five ingredients and takes minute make.

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Ingredients:

• 12-ounce package of kielbasa
• ½ medium onion chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 16 ounces sauerkraut with juice (drained)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Serve with brown mustard

Instructions:

• Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch pieces. Add the butter and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the drained sauerkraut, onion, and brown sugar. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes. 
• Return the kielbasa to the pan and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh thyme and enjoy!

Notes:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Which Easy Kielbasa Recipe Will You Try First?

By now, you’ve seen a lot of easy kielbasa dinner recipes that make for quick weeknight solutions. So will you try the one-pot jambalaya, slow cooker sausage, cheesy potatoes, or kielbasa kupusta? Let us know!

If you’re looking for other easy weeknight meals, see this list.

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