26 Kielbasa Recipes You’ll Polish Off in No Time

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26 Kielbasa Recipes You’ll Polish Off in No Time2/25 Kielbasa Cabbage Stew 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cabbage Soup with Sausage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you enjoy German potato salad, you’ll love this stew. Caraway seeds, smoky kielbasa, tender potatoes and shredded cabbage make it a delicious, surprisingly light change of pace. —Valerie Burrows, Shelby, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 322 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 1143mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 7g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable

3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 3/25 Polish Potato Salad with Sausage Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 8 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my in-laws from Poland visited, I made this Polish potato salad with sausage for them, knowing their fondness for sausage and potatoes. They liked it enough to request the recipe, and I gained the reputation of a good cook. —Odette Dallaire, Los Alamos, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 182 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g

The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies

protein. 4/25 Sausage Squash Kabobs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies. —Lisa Malynn Kent, North Richland Hills, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 385 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 5/25 Peasant Skillet 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go

No matter how often I make it, I’m always asked for the recipe

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I prepare this supper frequently throughout the year, substituting whatever vegetables are in season. No matter how often I make it, I’m always asked for the recipe. —Lisbeth Whitehead, Watertown, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 382 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 6/25 Sausage Potato Soup 50 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I rely on this thick,

The whole family enjoys the wonderful flavor of the smoked sausage

chunky Sausage Potato Soup on busy weeknights when I’m too tired to spend a lot of time preparing dinner. The whole family enjoys the wonderful flavor of the smoked sausage. —Jennifer LeFevre, Hesston, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 377 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. 7/25 Potato Kielbasa Skillet 433 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Potato Kielbasa Skillet Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No need to hunt through kielbasa and potato

It’s especially perfect on those cold late fall and early winter nights

recipes, this smoky take steals the show as a hearty home-style, all-in-one meal. It’s especially perfect on those cold late fall and early winter nights. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 472 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. 8/25 Sausage and Apple Quinoa Casserole 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thanks to your pressure cooker, you don’t need a 13×9-inch pan to make a delicious casserole anymore. And

a few flavorful add-ins make it

a few flavorful add-ins make it so you don’t need a long ingredient list either. —Brenna Norby, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 443 calories, 29g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 9/25 Pressure-Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother was Polish and made this often. It’s an excellent one-pot meal. We enjoy our veggies soft, but if you like

them a bit crisp, cook them for 5 minutes

them a bit crisp, cook them for 5 minutes. Also, you can sub any precooked sausage for the kielbasa. —Beverly Dolfini, Surprise, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 318 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1552mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 8g fiber), 20g protein. 10/25 Sausage Broccoli Pasta 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pasta & Broccoli Sausage Simmer Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this meal when trying to use up a large head of broccoli. My family requests

it at least once a week, which is handy because we always have the ingredients

it at least once a week, which is handy because we always have the ingredients. —Lisa Montgomery, Elmira, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 544 calories, 32g fat (11g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1395mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 25g protein. 11/25 Sausage Sauerkraut Soup 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Sauerkraut Soup Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve taken this satisfying soup to church gatherings and family reunions, and it always receives great compliments. Everyone loves it! —Elizabeth

That’s a win-win dinner!

Goetzinger, Lewiston, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 373 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1707mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. 12/25 Sheet-Pan Kielbasa and Veggies 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Kielbasa and Vegetables Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like this dish featuring kielbasa and veggies for two reasons: It’s so hearty, and it’s a one-pan meal. That’s a win-win dinner! —Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 378 calories, 25g fat

My family makes lentil soup every new year for good luck

(8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein. 13/25 Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Barley & Lentil Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family makes lentil soup every new year for good luck. My mom has been making it since I was little. Over time, we’ve tweaked it so that all our family and friends love it. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups:

When it’s in season, substitute fresh corn for frozen

366 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 17g fiber), 21g protein. 14/25 Confetti Kielbasa Skillet 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s one of my husband’s favorite dishes. When it’s in season, substitute fresh corn for frozen. Add a dash of cayenne pepper if you like a little heat. —Sheila Gomez, Shawnee, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 347 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3

starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat

starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 15/25 Maple Baked Beans 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Maple Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since my husband raises hogs and my parents produce maple syrup, this recipe is a natural for me! I usually prepare maple baked beans just for us during the winter. In summer, I’ll often make it for family picnics and get-togethers. —Cindy Huitema, Dunnville, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 280 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol,

453mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 10g fiber), 10g protein

453mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 10g fiber), 10g protein. 16/25 Kielbasa Spinach Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it comes to meal-in-a-bowl soups, this is one of the best. Collard greens or chopped kale can be used instead of spinach. The hot pepper sauce adds real kick, but it’s fine to leave it out and let each person flavor their own serving. —Antoinette Pisicchio, Easton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 334 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 1777mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g

sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein

sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein. 17/25 Lentil and Pasta Stew 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Warm up with a big bowl of this stick-to-your-ribs stew that’s chock-full of chopped smoked sausage, hearty veggies and tender lentils. It’s terrific with oven-fresh baked bread. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 364 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1021mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 9g fiber), 15g protein. 18/25 Maple Sausage Skillet 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total

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