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Kielbasa, Potato, Pine Nuts & Bacon Dinner (Recipe)

This is a new-to-my-family recipe that I came up with – we are going to call it Kielbasa, Potato, Pine Nuts & Bacon (with a little spinach) by Taste of Home’s Kielbasa Potato Skillet but altered due to what was available in our house.  I was expecting all of us to like it, I mean- it’s kielbasa and potato with bacon.  That’s a lot of things to like.  I wasn’t expecting the whole family to want seconds- thirds- and fight over who got leftovers to bring for lunch!

kielbasa potato pine nuts and bacon dinner recipe

What you need:

1 pound red potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons water
2 Kielbasa (Kielbasae? Kielbasas?)
1/2 cup chopped onion (The kids and I are not onion fans, although I love the flavor they add to dishes. I don’t chop the onion, but leave it large- then it’s easy to pick out!)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
2- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 -2 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme ( I went heavier- did almost a full teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach (I’ll call this one optional- we didn’t have it, I didn’t use it.  I bet it would be good)

1/2 to 3/4 c toasted (roasted) pine nuts

5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled (Listen, I’m not going to judge you if you do 6. or 7.  It’s bacon!)

What to Do:

Place already cubed potatoes and 3 T water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender; drain. (I cut them pretty small- they cook faster, but it also means I don’t have to cut again for the kids)
In a large skillet (I like to use my cast iron skillet for dishes like this- it’s a super easy way to add iron to your diet), saute kielbasa and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add potatoes to skillet and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.

In a separate dish, toast your pine nuts- set them aside to toss at the very end.

Add vinegar, mustard, thyme, brown sugar and pepper to skillet- stir to coat.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Add spinach and bacon; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.  Add pine nuts, stir  and serve.

 

Do you have other Kielbasa recipes? I’m always looking for new ways to cook it- it’s one of those things I always keep in the freezer for last minute meals.  I’d love to have more ways to prepare it!

About Brett

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.

Comments

  1. lisa says

    I have serious issues with ground meat. Any bite of gristle and I toss it. Besides the kielbasa it sounds good.

  4. Mel Caluag says

    Thanks for this. I’ve attempted it and it turned out pretty good. I did have to alter some but it turned out a hit.

  5. Catherine S says

    Sounds tasty and the word “kielbasa” always makes me giggle. Wasn’t there a joke about that in The Wedding Singer?

  8. jo says

    Yummm. Is there possibly chicken stock missing? Sounds familiar and I remember there being chicken stock. Maybe something else I am thinking of.

  9. Tania B says

    Mmmm, this is right up my alley! I love anything with sausage (that wasn’t meant to sound dirty). Thanks!

  11. Stacy says

    This sounds good. I do something similar, but it’s really a twist on something my family calls “Poor man’s dinner”. You fry thin-sliced potatoes (or use left over potatoes from dinner the night before), chopped onion, and cut up kielbasa. Season with garlic (fresh, powder, garlic salt, your preference), salt, and pepper. When the potatoes are tender, you tear up 3 or 4 slices of bread, then crack in 3 or 4 eggs. Mix it all up, cooking it until the eggs are done. You can top it with shredded cheese if you like, but it’s not part of the recipe. I just LOVE cheese. 🙂

  16. Amanda Greene-Lebeck says

    Yummy, I’m going to have to try this. I will definitely use the spinach too. I always try to add veggies whenever possible, since my daughter is so picky about what veggies she eats

  21. Kathy Smith says

    Yum! I like this recipe. looks easy to prepare and delicious. I think my family will love it. Thanks for recipe

  25. Nena Sinclair says

    This sounds like my kind of meal! Yummy, I never thought of using pine nuts for this type of food before, but I bet it would be fantastic! Thanks for the recipe!

  26. lisa says

    Where did you find this? It sounds like a meal to serve if you have a family with young children.

  33. Shannon R says

    This looks great, we eat way too much kielbasa in this house but that is okay. I am not a fan of bacon so I would take mine out before adding in bacon for the kids. They would put bacon on everything if I let them.

    Thanks so much for sharing!

  38. Eileen says

    Our whole family would love this as a hearty dinner or a brunch dish. I might substitute ham for the bacon as I am not fond of bacon. I DO love pine nuts! Thanks much!

  40. Wendy T says

    This looks great! And I’m starting back to a full time job Monday, so things that can be lunch are even better!

    I do the same thing with the onions for my son.

  42. Jennifer Hedden says

    This sounds so delicious and great comfort food for this time of year! I don’t think you can go wrong with any dish that has kielbasa, potatoes, and bacon. I love the flavor of spicy brown mustard and the pine nuts are a great addition. I will definitely be trying this recipe. Thank you for sharing!

  43. Catherine McKeever says

    This looks and sounds absolutely delish! I am definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks!!!

  46. terri tillman says

    we make fried potatoes with kielbasa all the time. its one of our favorite ‘go to’ easy suppers. i never thought of putting bacon in it too. omg….what a great idea!

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