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Fried Potatoes with Onions and Smoked Polish Sausage Recipe

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  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Polish-American

Description

A hearty and flavorful skillet dish featuring crispy fried Yukon Gold potatoes, caramelized onions, and smoky Polish sausage, seasoned with paprika and fresh parsley. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or easy dinner, this recipe combines simple ingredients with straightforward cooking techniques to deliver comfort food at its best.


Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

  • 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into evenly sized cubes

Sausage and Onion

  • 14 ounces smoked Polish sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

Seasonings and Garnish

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped


Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the Yukon Gold potatoes into evenly sized cubes, slice the smoked Polish sausage into rounds, and thinly slice the large yellow onion to ensure even cooking.
  2. Fry Potatoes: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potato cubes in a single layer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become golden and crispy. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper during this process to infuse flavor.
  3. Cook Sausage and Onions: Push the cooked potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the empty side. Add the sliced sausage and onions, cooking them for 8 to 10 minutes until the sausage is browned and the onions soften and caramelize, creating a rich, savory aroma.
  4. Combine and Season: Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika to the skillet. Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley over the top to add a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, soak the diced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking, then dry thoroughly.
  • You can substitute smoked Kielbasa or another smoked sausage if Polish sausage is unavailable.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and paprika for desired spice level.
  • This dish pairs well with scrambled eggs for breakfast or a simple green salad for dinner.