What to Serve with Kielbasa and Sauerkraut: 29 Delicious Sides

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Ready to whip up your kielbasa sausage and sauerkraut? Polish sausage and sauerkraut are a hearty delight, but a few side dishes can make it a feast for the whole family. These pairings are perfect for feeding a crew of four or more!

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Year Round Recipes

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Recipe

This potato casserole is one of the easiest things to make. Instead of worrying about individually baked potatoes, it combines all those great flavors right in your casserole dish, making it the perfect accompaniment to your smoky kielbasa and sauerkraut dinner.

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Insanely Good Recipes

Green Bean Casserole (Best Recipe)

Using fresh, canned, or frozen green beans, you can whip up this iconic side dish classic. Green bean casserole isn’t just for the holidays, and if you can’t wait until Thanksgiving to serve it, now you have an excuse!

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Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Recipe

One of our favorite recipes to go with your hearty skillet meal is this cheesy broccoli casserole. Made with simple ingredients, it is comfort food at its finest!

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Skinny Taste

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

If you’re making a kielbasa sheet pan dinner, slide in a tray of sweet potatoes. Drizzled with olive oil and just a hint of seasonings, it’s simple and satisfying.

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Cooktoria

Classic Potato Pancakes

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, potato pancakes are the ultimate side dish for your kielbasa dinner. Even the kids will adore this delicious side dish.

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Five Heart Home

The BEST German Potato Salad

Everyone has their own take on potato salads, especially when it comes to German-style versions. This one made with red potatoes, bacon, and apple cider vinegar is a true treat and so easy to make.

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Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe

Add a little zip of heat to the meal with this Jiffy jalapeno cornbread recipe. It’s especially ideal for anyone who loves a good spicy sausage or if you’re serving your smoked kielbasa in hot dog buns.

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Back To My Southern Roots

What Can I Do To Make Jiffy Cornbread More Moist?

If you’re not a fan of cornbread with a kick, then you need this recipe with a moist and tender center. No more crumbly mess! With a golden brown top and delicately sweet flavor, this is an easy recipe and the perfect addition.

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Southern Home Express

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Just a touch of honey helps bring out the naturally sweet flavors of sweet potatoes. These couldn’t be any easier with just a few minutes of prep while the oven does all the heavy lifting.

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The Chunky Chef

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese (Contest-Winning!) – The Chunky Chef

Another delight with smoked kielbasa, this baked mac n’ cheese with gruyere and cheddar is cheesy, creamy, and utterly dreamy. Forget the boxed stuff and whip up this phenomenal side dish.

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Creme de la Crumb

Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This side dish may just be the perfect comfort food. Filled with buttery, cheesy, and garlicky flavors and a luscious texture, they are spectacular. If you have any leftovers, they will be a good meal prep lunch. Your best bet is to make extra so you’ll get more to yourself the next day.

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Love and Lemons

Greek Salad – Love and Lemons

With cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a dressing that has Dijon mustard, you’ll have a vibrant and delicious side dish for kielbasa. It’s light and refreshing and ensures that everyone will eat their veggies without a fuss.

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Recipe Tin Eats

Caesar Salad

Caesar salad may seem simple, but the complex flavors of the dressing are what really make it stand out. This is an easy one to throw together, and with the anchovy paste in the dressing, it’s really a great complement to the sour flavor of the sauerkraut.

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Back To My Southern Roots

Mozzarella Bread: The Ultimate Cheesy Delight

Bread is a must with your kielbasa sausage and sauerkraut recipe! With this tasty cheesy garlic bread made from French bread, mozzarella, and parmesan, it’s the perfect match.

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Averie Cooks

The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup (Better-Than-Panera Copycat)

Start your sausage skillet dinner with a warm and comforting bowl of broccoli and cheese soup. This comfort food in a bowl is a savory, cheesy, and soothing side dish.

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The Girl Who Ate Everything

Scalloped Potatoes Recipe (+VIDEO) – The Girl Who Ate Everything

Yukon gold potatoes with cheddar cheese and a creamy sauce are the hallmark of scalloped potatoes. It’s one of the best side dishes you can serve with any kind of sausage dinner.

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Foodie Crush

How to Make THE BEST Fried Green Tomatoes | foodiecrush .com

A great way to showcase your high-quality kielbasa is by keeping your sides simple. Fried green tomatoes are definitely a great side dish, one that is simple with a crispy exterior that the whole family will absolutely love.

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The Mediterranean Dish

Italian Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe (w/ Video)| The Mediterranean Dish

Nutty and caramelized oven-roasted veggies are a superb way to make a quick and amazing side dish. This one has red peppers, summer squash, baby potatoes, and cherry tomatoes for a full-on flavor that is as nutritious as it is delicious.

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Jamie’s Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob may be simple, but it is one of the most spectacular ways to pair sides with your kielbasa dinner. This recipe helps you bring out the natural sweetness of fresh corn.

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Emily Bites

Stovetop Cinnamon Apples – Emily Bites

Sweet apples on the stovetop make for a side dish that eats like a dessert. In just 15 minutes, you can have these cinnamon apples ready to go with all types of kielbasa.

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Little Sunny Kitchen

Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe | Little Sunny Kitchen

Cauliflower seasoned with smoked paprika and a few other spices that are cooked in the air fryer make for a flavor sensation. This simple side dish only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, too, making it easy to whip up with your kielbasa meal.

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Polish Noodles (Cottage Cheese and Noodles)

Cottage cheese, sour cream, egg noodles, and seasonings turn ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary Eastern European extravaganza. You will love how this easy side dish elevates your meal so perfectly.

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Spend With Pennies

Homemade Pierogi

While you may be tempted to buy ready-made pierogi at the grocery store, don’t do it! Instead, use this homemade recipe to make them yourself, and you will be forever grateful that you can have this delicious side dish at any time!

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Divas Can Cook

Sweet Dinner Rolls (No Bread Machine)

Pillowy, soft, and sweet, these dinner rolls are an amazing addition to your kielbasa and sauerkraut recipe. Best of all, this recipe doesn’t require a bread machine!

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Preppy Kitchen

Chocolate Babka

When you have guests joining you for Polish kielbasa, make it a complete meal with dessert. Chocolate babka is a true treat, and it’s much easier than you think to make it from scratch. Impress everyone you know with this divine dessert as a finishing touch.

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Budget Bytes

Rich, Creamy, and Cozy Scalloped Potatoes!

One of the most popular side dishes is a nice hot piping dish of scalloped potatoes. You can add some smoked sausage, sweet onions, or some veggies to the dish to add some variety. This goes along perfectly with your easy kielbasa recipe.

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Family Style Food

15-Minute Glazed Carrots (Sweet and Buttery)

Looking for the perfect root vegetables to help make a healthy meal? Glazed carrots are sweet, easy to make, and a popular dish with any meal.

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Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber salad is a fresh, cool, and delicious dish. The recipe features chickpeas, red onions, mint, and parsley among other mouthwatering ingredients. Just make sure you have enough because everyone will be back for seconds.

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Year Round Recipes

One Pot Mac and Cheese

One pot mac and cheese is a wonderful dish to serve alongside any main dish. The recipe is an easy and versatile one and perfect for those picky eaters.

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Kielbasa and sauerkraut make a classic pairing, offering a balance of savory flavors and tangy notes. Enhance the meal by adding dishes such as scalloped potatoes, cornbread, or a side of warm, buttery potato pierogies for a truly satisfying dinner experience. Be sure to grab the recipes today!