Easy and Delicious Smoked Sausage Recipes

Whether you call it garlic sausage, kielbasa, Ukrainian sausage, or smoked sausage, these easy recipes are packed with flavor. These make ahead smoked sausage recipes ensure that dinner is easy and delicious.

collage of different photos of meals that have sliced smoked sausage in them

Looking for some new ways to use smoked sausage in your meals? Check out these 11 easy and tasty recipes for inspiration!

Cajun Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

sliced sausage, zucchini, sweet potato, and squash roasted on a baking sheet

A complete meal on one pan, this Cajun Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner is a family favorite loaded with flavor. The cajun seasoning combined with the sausage creates a very tasty dish.

Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

shrimp, sausage in chunky tomato sauce on rice

Get the layered flavors of gumbo with the help of the slow cooker with this southern inspired Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo.

Crockpot Pierogies and Kielbasa Casserole

pierogies in cream sauce topped with cheddar cheese and sliced green onions with sliced sausage

Hearty and family friendly, this Pierogies and Kielbasa Dinner really hits the spot when you’re looking for a comfort meal. It’s a freezer to slow cooker meal so it’s also super easy to make.

Sausage Gnocchi Sheet Pan Meal

gnocchi, sliced sausage, and peppers topped with Parmesan cheese in a bowl

This delicious Sausage Gnocchi Sheet Pan recipe actually calls for andouille sausage, but you can easily substitute garlic sausage.

One Pot Sausage and Vegetable Pasta

bowtie pasta, sliced sausage, and vegetables in a bowl

This One Pot Sausage Pasta is a complete meal because it includes the protein, vegetables, and carbs. Very family friendly!

Maple Dijon Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner

sliced garlic sausage, Brussels sprouts, cubed sweet potatoes, and purple onion in a bowl

This Maple Dijon Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner is a tasty all-in-one meal that hits all the high notes.

How to Assemble These Meals Using Smoked Sausage

In the video below, we walk you through how to assemble these kielbasa dinners as freezer meals. This is an especially great way to go if you can find a sale on the sausage and put together several meals at once.

Country Sausage Hash Brown Casserole

shredded hash browns with green peppers and sliced garlic sausage in sauce

Serve this Country Sausage Hash Brown Casserole for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It’s so easy to make and total comfort food.

Slow Cooker Garlic Sausage and Peppers

sliced sausage, sliced peppers and onions on rice

Garlic Sausage and Peppers is an easy, homey slow cooker freezer meal that makes weeknight dinner a breeze.

Creamy Chorizo Pasta Sauce

sliced garlic sausage on spaghetti noodles topped with shredded Parmesan

Creamy Chorizo Pasta Sauce is a nice change from the usual spaghetti sauce and the chorizo can be easily swapped out with garlic sausage.

Spanish Rice with Chorizo

rice, red pepper, and garlic sausage slices in a skillet

This Spanish Chorizo Rice can easily be made ahead in batches for families or divided into individual servings to freeze and reheat.

Sauerkraut Soup

orange soup with sauerkraut and sliced sausages

This hearty Sauerkraut Soup is the ultimate comfort food with a tangy twist! Packed with tender vegetables, smoky sausage, and that signature sauerkraut zing, every spoonful is both cozy and refreshing. Perfect for chilly days, it’s a delicious way to warm up from the inside out.

Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet

sliced smoked sausage, sweet potato cubes, and peppers in a bowl

Replace the chorizo with smoked sausage and enjoy this easy Sausage Sweet Potato Skillet Meal. Make it ahead as a freezer meal for a fast, healthy dinner.

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