Kielbasa Casserole

Kielbasa, potatoes and broccoli in a creamy cheese sauce. This recipe is one of our family's all-time favorites. I have eaten, but never prepared this casserole made with frozen hash browns instead of sliced potatoes. I will attempt to provide those directions also. My family really likes sauces, so this recipe is 1 1/2 times the original amount of sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs kielbasa, sliced into bite sized rounds
• 6 -7  large potatoes, peeled and sliced (you may substitute with 1 pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes)
• 2 (10 ounce) packages  frozen chopped broccoli
• 3  tablespoons  breadcrumbs

• Sauce

• 4 1⁄2 tablespoons flour
• 4 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 2 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 6  ounces medium cheddar, shredded

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, simmer kielbasa and potatoes (or hash browns) in water enough to cover for 15 minutes. Drain.
2. For sauce:.
3. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Return to heat and add milk. Cook until thick.
4. Add shredded cheese and spices. Stir until cheese is melted.
5. Transfer kielbasa, potatoes, broccoli and sauce to a large, greased casserole dish. Stir gently. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.