Some days, I have a lot of time to play Julia Child in the kitchen, and other days, I have mere minutes to feed the child. Today was one of those days, feed the child or pay the consequences.I wanted to use up some potatoes that had been lingering about, and I didn’t want to take the time to roast or even cook them in a pan. So, I poked holes all over them with a fork and tossed them in the microwave for five minutes, cubed them and then finished cooking them in the pan. This cooking method cut the total cooking time by at least 15 minutes, if not 30. This dish isn’t the most pretty but it is hearty and very tasty, plus it covers all the food groups, if you put the potatoes in the grain category.
Ingredients
- 2-3 russet potatoes (depending on their size)
- 2 green bell peppers; diced
- 1/2 onion; diced
- 2 cloves garlic; minced/grated
- 1-14 oz . pkg. Polska Kielbasa; sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp . paprika
- 1/2 tsp . oregano
- Salt/pepper; to taste
Instructions
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Clean the potatoes and poke holes all around the potato with a fork.
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Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes, depending on how large the potatoes are.
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Once done, remove from the microwave and allow to cool slightly before handling.
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While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the veggies and other ingredients.
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Heat a large skillet/pan on medium high heat.
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Once the pan is hot, add about two tablespoons of olive oil and add the onions and bell peppers.
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Stir them around and add the garlic.
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Add a bit of salt and pepper.
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Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until they begin to soften.
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Add the sausage and cook for another couple of minutes.
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Cube the potatoes and add them to the pan.
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Add more olive oil if needed.
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Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the potatoes are thoroughly cooked and the sausage is heated through.
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In a small bowl, add the sour cream, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Once the potatoes are fully cooked and the meat is warmed through, remove from heat and fold the sour cream sauce into the pan.
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Taste for seasoning and add any additional salt and pepper as needed.
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Serve immediately.
18 Comments
Nicole
August 6, 2014 at 11:03 pmYum! Sausage & Potatoes … pure comfort food!
Michelle
August 8, 2014 at 1:42 amNicole, I completely agree!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
August 6, 2014 at 11:40 pmOne of my all time favorite comfort foods!
Michelle
August 8, 2014 at 1:43 amMine too Des!
The Food Hunter
August 7, 2014 at 8:36 amCan I come for dinner?
Michelle
August 8, 2014 at 1:44 amSure, I serve at 6. 🙂
Kim - Liv Life
August 7, 2014 at 10:18 amLove, love love this recipe!! I see a back to school dinner here.
Michelle
August 8, 2014 at 1:45 amExactly Kim, school is coming way to soon, or not soon enough (it all depends on the day). Enjoy.
Marye
September 3, 2015 at 5:42 amSausage and potatoes is like a comfort food in my house. This looks fantastic!
Michelle
September 3, 2015 at 11:29 pmThank you Marye. It’s comfort food here too.
Christie
September 3, 2015 at 8:51 amI adore the combination of potatoes and sausage. They are a marriage made in heaven.
Michelle
September 3, 2015 at 11:30 pmCouldn’t agree more.
Susan | LunaCafe
September 3, 2015 at 9:39 pmI call this “emergency cooking.” It’s a necessary life skill. i.e. using what’s immediately available to make a tasty, nutritious meal for the family. Love what you came up with. Hard to beat potatoes, peppers, and sausage. 🙂
Michelle
September 3, 2015 at 11:36 pmLove it “emergency cooking”. Great term.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert
September 4, 2015 at 1:28 amThis looks like a great dish the whole family can enjoy! Thanks for the recipe!
Michelle
September 4, 2015 at 12:04 pmThank you Sabrina.
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
September 4, 2015 at 7:55 pmWait a sec. I don’t have to use every pot, pan and utensil when I cook?!? Ha! I find that I do that way too often. But I love dishes like this too. Sounds like a perfect quick and easy evening meal!
Michelle
September 6, 2015 at 1:58 pmYou should see my kitchen now….Sometime the simplest looking dishes take so many items….