Spicy Cabbage with Kielbasa and Mashed Potatoes

A deliciously filling comfort meal with a little heat added to the cabbage and kielbasa that are served over the top of the mashed potatoes.

As I said in my recent cabbage recipe post (I believe, the cabbage soup post), I am slowing getting my family to like cabbage. Slowly, but surely. It does seem to be working. This spicy cabbage recipe seemed to really be a hit with everyone and I really appreciated that because not only is it cabbage...but potatoes and kielbasa too! I love homemade mashed potatoes and I now LOVE kielbasa (I used to not). So it's got all the makings of a delicious meal for me. It's really just a plus that everyone else enjoyed it too. Now, I will say that calling it spicy was a stretch as it is. If you had asked me 10 years ago, I probably would have agreed and said there was some heat, but I think my tastebuds would say it was very mild. I definitely will add hot sauce to taste next time to make it a little bit spicier. Definitely start out with the recipe's amount of cayenne and hot sauce and then adjust it to your liking! :)

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What you need:
For the cabbage:

• 4 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large head cabbage, cored and shredded
• 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbsp. hot sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pkg. kielbasa, cut into 1-inch pieces 

For the potatoes:

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 3 oz. cream cheese
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
2. Add onion to pot and cook until softened. 
3. Add cabbage and tomatoes. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Season with cayenne, hot sauce, and salt and pepper (to taste). Cook uncovered for about 10 more minutes.
5. Add kielbasa, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 more minutes or until kielbasa is heated through. Add bacon back into the pot.
6. Meanwhile, cover potatoes with water in a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 
7. Cook until fork tender, then drain, and put back in the pot.
8. Add butter, cream cheese, milk, and salt and pepper (to taste). Mash.
9. Serve kielbasa and cabbage over the top of the mashed potatoes.

Recipe slightly adapted from Flying on Jess Fuel

I love this Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup that is made entirely in the crockpot - it's so good! For another take on fried cabbage, this Southern Fried Cabbage with Sausage from Food dot com looks incredible!

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