Description
Polish skillet magic blends crispy fried potatoes, caramelized onions, and smoky kielbasa in a hearty one-pan meal. Sizzling comfort from Poland promises a satisfying dinner that brings warmth and flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound Cajun smoked sausage
- 1 pound smoked turkey sausage
Vegetables:
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes, cut in half
- 2 large onions, cut into chunks
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a flavorful one-pan meal combining robust Polish sausage, hearty potatoes, and caramelized onions with aromatic seasonings.
- Heat the oven to a robust 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal roasting environment for maximum flavor development.
- Slice the smoked Polish sausage into uniform half-inch medallions to ensure consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Chop onions into generous wedges, maintaining substantial pieces that will caramelize beautifully during roasting.
- Quarter baby red potatoes, ensuring each piece is roughly similar in size to promote even cooking and crispy exteriors.
- Transfer sausage, potatoes, and onions into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a canvas for seasoning.
- Generously coat the ingredients with Cajun spice, salt, paprika, and black pepper, massaging the seasonings to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Drizzle olive oil across the mixture, tossing gently to create a uniform, glistening coating that will enhance caramelization.
- Arrange the seasoned ingredients on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer to maximize roasting potential.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to transform over approximately 45 minutes.
- Midway through cooking, rotate and stir the ingredients to promote uniform browning and prevent sticking.
- Confirm doneness when potatoes reach tender perfection, onions develop rich caramel edges, and sausage achieves a delightful crisp exterior.
- Carefully transfer the roasted medley to a serving platter, allowing the aromas to tantalize dinner companions.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the dish, adding a vibrant green accent and subtle herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting Cajun seasoning to personal heat preference, using mild or hot varieties for different palates.
- Select potatoes with similar sizes to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming overcooked or undercooked.
- Consider swapping smoked sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that maintains delicious flavor profile.
- Enhance dish’s nutritional value by adding colorful bell peppers or zucchini during roasting for extra vegetables and balanced meal composition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg