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Instant Pot Kielbasa & Creamy Potatoes

Instant Pot kielbasa and creamy potatoes is the quickest dinner solution for big appetites. This easy comforting meal comes together in under 20 minutes and can feed a crowd.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz kilebasa sauce sliced into thin coins
  • 1 - 1 1/2 lbs petite yellow potatoes, haveld about 4 cups
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup half & half

Instructions

  • Press the saute button on your Instant Pot, and when it reads HOT add the oil.
  • Add the sausage, onion, and seasonings to the pot and saute, stirring often, just until the sausage has begun to brown and the onions have softened- about 2 minutes. Press the cancel button to turn off the pot.
  • Add the broth and potatoes to the Instant Pot, then the lid- turning to close. Turn the vent valve to the sealed position, then press the manual/pressure cook button and set the time for 2 minutes.
  • When the timer beeps to let you know it's done cooking, CAREFULLY open the vent valve to let all the steam out in a quick release.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the milk and cornstarch together until evenly combined. Pour it into the pot, and press the saute button again.
  • Cook, stirring, for roughly 2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Stir in the half & half until fully incorporated.
  • Serve & enjoy!

Notes

  • Be very carefully when you release the pressure so you don't get scalded by the steam.
  • Want to garnish this? Serve it topped with chopped fresh parsley leaves and a bit of shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Find the sauce is too thick? Thin it with a little extra chicken broth.
  • If you're looking to make this a full meal made in a single pot, you can stir in a can of (drained) green beans just before serving. The residual heat will warm them up perfectly. Alternatively, you can add a bag of baby carrots with the potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 1047mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg