Au Gratin Sausage Skillet

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home's Fast Fix with Mixes Cookbook. I needed to take dinner over to a little family with a new baby and this recipe looked fast and easy which was great because I had a busy day that day. It turned out to be super yummy and I loved how fast and easy it was! I love to bake, but cooking dinner is not always something I like to do. I've made this since the first time, and now I have several boxes of potatoes in the pantry and lots of Kielbasa and California Blend veggies in the freezer. Even Sloan liked this recipe!


Au Gratin Sausage Skillet

1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons oil
1 package (5 1/2oz) au gratin potatoes
2 1/2 cups water
1 package (8oz) frozen California blend vegetables (carrot, broccoli and cauliflower)
1-2 cups (4 to 8oz) grated cheddar cheese

In a skillet, cook sausage in oil until lightly browned; drain. Add potatoes with the contesnts of the sauce mix and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 18-20 minutes or until the potatoes are almost tender, stirring occasionally. Add vegetables; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

You won't need to add the butter and milk listed on the potato package.