That sounds like a delicious combination! Here’s a simple and tasty way to prepare Fried Potatoes with Onions and Smoked Polish Sausage:
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced or sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 smoked Polish sausage (like kielbasa), sliced into rounds
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika, garlic powder, or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes
- Rinse diced potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch. Pat dry with a paper towel. This helps them get crispy.
- Cook the sausage
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausage slices and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Fry the potatoes
- In the same skillet, add 1–2 tbsp oil.
- Add potatoes in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
- Add onions
- Add sliced onions to the skillet with potatoes. Cook 5–7 more minutes until onions are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Combine and finish
- Return the sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook 2–3 more minutes to let flavors meld.
- Optional: sprinkle with paprika or fresh parsley for extra flavor.
- Serve hot
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a cozy dinner with mustard or a fried egg on top.
If you want, I can also give a crisper, restaurant-style version where the potatoes get that perfect golden-brown exterior without sticking. It’s a little trick chefs use.
Do you want me to share that version too?