Description
Golden, crispy potatoes tossed with caramelized onions and smoky Polish sausage—this one-skillet dish is comfort food at its best. Perfect for a quick dinner, a hearty breakfast idea, or an easy weeknight recipe, this skillet meal checks every box. Whether you’re craving a rustic dinner, a flavorful brunch, or something satisfying on a budget, Fried Potatoes with Onions and Smoked Polish Sausage delivers with bold flavors and minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
1 large yellow onion, sliced thin
14 oz smoked Polish sausage, sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and dice the potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Slice the onion and sausage. Prep any optional garnishes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add diced potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and tender.
4. Add the sliced onions and seasonings: garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5–6 minutes until onions soften and caramelize.
5. Return sausage to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes more to combine and reheat sausage.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
Yukon gold or red potatoes work best—they crisp on the outside and stay tender inside.
For extra convenience, parboil potatoes for 5 minutes to speed up cooking time.
Add veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms to bulk it up or make it vegetarian with plant-based sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American / Polish Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, skillet meal, sausage recipe, quick dinner, fried potatoes