Description

This Fried Potatoes with Onions and Smoked Polish Sausage recipe is a rustic skillet meal that delivers hearty, comforting flavor with minimal effort. Golden, crispy Yukon Gold potatoes are pan-fried alongside sweet caramelized onions and smoky kielbasa, creating a one-pan dish that’s both budget-friendly and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or meal prep, this easy recipe checks all the boxes for quick dinner ideas, hearty comfort food, and fuss-free skillet meals.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced

14 oz smoked Polish sausage, sliced

1 large yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp paprika

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes. Slice the sausage and chop onion and garlic.

2. (Optional) Parboil potatoes for 5–6 minutes, drain, and pat dry.

3. In a large skillet, heat oil and cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. Add oil and butter to the same pan. Fry potatoes in a single layer until golden.

5. Stir in onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are soft and golden.

6. Return sausage to pan. Add paprika, salt, pepper, and stir to combine.

7. Cook a few more minutes until everything is heated through. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Parboiling helps potatoes cook faster and crisp better in the pan.

Don’t overcrowd the skillet to ensure even browning and crispiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Skillet Meal
Method: Pan-Fried
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 460
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: fried potatoes, sausage skillet, one pan meal, breakfast skillet, comfort food