This Kielbasa Potato Skillet is a simple, filling dinner made with smoked sausage, tender potatoes, and spinach tossed in a tangy mustard sauce. It's the kind of one-pan meal that works well on busy evenings when you want something warm and satisfying.
I like recipes like this that use ingredients I usually keep on hand. It reminds me of the skillet meals I grew up with, where everything cooked together and dinner was on the table without much fuss.
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Why You'll Love This Kielbasa Potato Skillet
Easy cleanup: everything cooks in one skillet, which keeps dishes to a minimum.
Bold flavor: smoked kielbasa paired with a mustard-vinegar sauce gives this dish a nice balance of savory and tangy.
Family friendly: this is a hearty kielbasa potato dinner that feels familiar and comforting.
Key Ingredients for Smoked Kielbasa Skillet
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Diced potatoes: a time-saving option that cooks evenly and holds its shape in the skillet.
- Smoked Kielbasa: adds deep, savory flavor and makes the dish satisfying.
- Dijon mustard: brings sharpness and depth to the sauce.
- Cider vinegar: lifts the flavors and keeps the dish from feeling heavy.
- Fresh spinach: wilts quickly and adds color and balance.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Maple syrup can replace the brown sugar.
- Baby kale works well in place of spinach.
- Turkey kielbasa is a good swap for pork kielbasa.
Variations on Kielbasa Potato Skillet with Spinach
- Add sliced mushrooms for extra texture.
- Stir in a spoonful of sour cream at the end for a softer, creamy finish.
- Sprinkle with shredded Swiss cheese over the top just before serving.
Tips for Skillet Potatoes and Sausage
- Let the kielbasa brown slightly to build flavor in the pan.
- Drain the potatoes well before adding them to the skillet.
- Cover the pan briefly after adding spinach so it wilts evenly.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or warm gently in the microwave.
More Skillet Recipes You'll Love
If skillet meals are your thing, you may enjoy my Cabbage and Kielbasa Skillet, Skillet Cod with Cilantro Lime Butter, Chipotle Chicken - Easy Skillet Recipe, and Nutella Skillet Brownie.
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📖 Recipe
Potato Kielbasa Skillet Recipe
Equipment
- Large skillet , with lid
- Wooden spoon , or spatula
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Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 1½ cups Diced potatoes (or a 20 ounce bag of simply potatoes)
- ⅓ cup water
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or 4 Tablespoons regular brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ pound smoked kielbasa cut into ¼-inch slices
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Place diced potatoes in a microwave safe bowl and add water. Cover and microwave for 5 minutes.
- While potatoes are in the microwave, Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
- In a large hot skillet, add butter, turn heat down to medium high, and melt until hot and bubbly, being careful not to burn.
- Add onion, kielbasa, and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent and kielbasa begins to brown.
- Remove potatoes from microwave and drain any remaining water. Add potatoes to the skillet and cook until potatoes are completely cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
- Add sauce to potato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Add spinach, cover skillet with a lid and let simmer for 2 minutes, until spinach has wilted, tossing once or twice during the cooking time. Serve.
Judy Boles says
Potato Keilbasa Skillet - Grumpy's Honeybunch Nov. 5, 2020 - Reply
This was wonderful! I used an Apple & Gouda Cheese sausage & also a little smoked paprika in the mix. We loved it!! Thinking of chopping an apple & tossing it in the next time. I love anything with wilted spinach to that was a plus for me.
Try this recipe. You won't be disapponted!!
Judy in Oregon
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Hi Judy, you just made my mouth water! Thank you for stopping by! Shelby
Carolyn says
This recipe is awesome!
Richa Gupta says
Oh my, the recipe looks delicious and healthy!
Debra C. says
Great time saver using the potatoes. I'm all about homemade deliciousness that's quick!
Erin Clarkson says
Yum these look so good!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
I love how simple this is!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Pre chopped potatoes definitely makes things easier!
Allison Miller says
Those potatoes make such a nice quick addition. I would love eating this on a busy night!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
This looks excellent! Gotta try it soon!
Carolyn Ingram says
This looks amazing!
Megan @ Megunprocessed says
Sounds like some great recipes!
Heather Seeley says
Looks delicious! Will have to make this for my family.
Megan says
Love using the Simply Potatoes to save time!