Au Gratin Sausage Skillet

Name: Au Gratin Sausage Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 package (4.9 ounces) au gratin potatoes; 2-1/2 cups water; 1 package (8 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables; 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Using frozen vegetables and a package of au gratin potatoes, I can get this satisfying stovetop supper on the table in no time. Even our oldest daughter, who can be a picky eater, loves it - and it is an excellent way of getting her to eat her vegetables. —Penny Greene, Lancaster, Ohio

Ingredients

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 package (4.9 ounces) au gratin potatoes
2-1/2 cups water
1 package (8 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil until lightly browned; drain. Add potatoes with contents of sauce mix and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 18-20 minutes or until the potatoes are almost tender, stirring occasionally.
Add vegetables; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Editor's Note: The milk and butter listed on the potato package are not used in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 660 calories, 47g fat (18g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 2093mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

Originally published as Au Gratin Sausage Skillet in Quick Cooking May/June 1999

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Shelly

Apr 23, 2019

Made this when my vegetable heating nephews were visiting and they asked for seconds.
Mouse_Nibbles

Mar 7, 2019

This is a favorite of my husbands!
Peapod0114

Apr 30, 2017

This was an easy weeknight recipe with simple ingredients! My husband loved it a lot it's very nice comfort food. We also baked it in the oven with a little extra cheese.
astarzynski

Oct 25, 2016

Quick and easy the whole family loved it!
meaganteal

Oct 30, 2014

This was ok. I used turkey sasauge and didn't add cheese on top to cut some of the calories. not that impressed
dwellnhim

Mar 14, 2014

I did not remember the recipe when I was in the kitchen so followed the directions on the augratin box and added the milk and unsalted butter, it was very creamy and delicious, my neighbors enjoyed it as well. I noticed previous comments about being too salty, this was not salty at all. I am thinking that the milk and butter act as a catalyst and reduce the salt from the cheese powder and smoked beef sausage. Thanks! Going to try this with some turkey ham, and maybe even some thick chili.
Michele R

Feb 26, 2014

The family loved it! Its a keeper.
mamaknowsbest

Nov 12, 2013

Surprise! This is a great recipe. Was a little worried it would taste too much of 'fake' cheeseo-- it did not! Great taste and easy to put together. It is now on our Boy Scout camping menu rotation. They replace frozen veggies for canned to save ice chest room. Easy enough for teenagers to preprare and hearty enough for men to eat!!
mamaknowsbest

Nov 10, 2013

Surprise! This is a great recipe! I was afraid that it would have a 'fake' cheese taste from the Au Gratin potatoes. It was delicious. This is now going to be in our Boy Scout camping menu rotation. It is easy to prepare and equally good with two cans of vegetables instead of frozen to save on ice chest room. Easy enough for boys to prepare and hearty enough for the men to eat!
mamaknowsbest

Nov 9, 2013

Surprise!!! This is a great recipe! I made this because half of the family loves boxed potatoes. To my surprise even the half who don't normally care for this style of cheesy potatoes LOVED this. There is absolutely no taste of 'fake cheese' in this creamy hearty dinner. It is very easy to prepare so it is now apart of our Boy Scout camping dinner menu. We have used two cans of vegetables instead of the frozen to free up ice chest space --- just add them at the end only to warm up. Simple enough for boys to make and hearty enough for men to eat!