Introducing our lip-smacking Keto Smoked Sausage Recipe! This culinary gem features sausages and crispy turnips, playing the role of "potatoes". We also added shredded cheddar cheese and fresh green onions. Let's jump right in and explore this delightful dish!

This Smoked Sausage Cheesy “Potatoes” recipe is sponsored by our friends at Kiolbassa Smoked Meats. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Cast Iron Keto possible.
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- Preparation and cooking overview
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- 🌭 Ingredients for this keto smoked sausage recipe
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- How to make the Keto Smoked Sausage Recipe: step-by-step guide
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- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with this smoked sausage recipe?
- How to make it healthier
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- Storage and reheating instructions
- Storage tips
- Reheating best practices
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
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- 📖 Recipe
We love hashes and make some sort of hash for at least one meal a day, and this new creation, Smoked Sausage Cheesy "Potatoes," does not disappoint! This skillet is loaded with Kiolbassa Beef and Cheddar Smoked Sausage, onions, and turnips for the "potato" factor, completely based on our Keto Breakfast "Potatoes" but with a bit more protein and cheese! Sounds good, right?
Preparation and cooking overview
Whipping up our keto-smoked sausage recipe is a piece of cake, taking no more than 30 minutes of your precious time! Simply sear the Kiolbassa sausages until they develop a lovely golden-brown hue. Next, sauté diced onions and turnips and add them to the sausages. After a quick 2-3 minutes of cooking, generously sprinkle the dish with cheddar cheese and savor the flavors!
Chef's note
Enhance the flavor of your smoked sausages by marinating them with a zesty blend of herbs, spices, and lemon juice. Just a couple of minutes of effort will make a significant difference in taste.
🌭 Ingredients for this keto smoked sausage recipe
Ingredient substitutions
Here are some keto-friendly ingredient substitutions:
Additional ingredients
Cooking tools required
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Tools substitute options
How to make the Keto Smoked Sausage Recipe: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather all the necessary ingredients.
- Cut the Kiolbassa Smoked Sausages into slices.
- Peel and dice a large turnip.
- Dice an onion.
- Shred the cheddar cheese.
- Slice the green onion for garnish.
- Mince the fresh parsley for garnish.






Cooking instructions
- Add one tablespoon of oil to a 10.5" or larger cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the sausage rounds and sear them for 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
- Once they've browned, remove them and set them aside.
- Add in the turnips and spices and cook for 7 to 10 minutes. You'll know they're ready when a fork easily pierces through them.
- Add the onion to the turnips and cook for 3 minutes until it softens.
- Return the sausages to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese and allow it to melt.
- Top with green onion and parsley before serving.
Chef's pro tip
Turnips should be cooked until they are tender but still retain a slight firmness. If overcooked, they may become dark in color and develop a stronger flavor. To ensure the best results, check them after 7-8 minutes and pierce them with a fork. If the fork easily goes through, they're cooked and ready to be removed from the heat.
What to serve with this smoked sausage recipe?

How to make it healthier
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Note: Avoid freezing these leftovers, as turnips may become mushy upon thawing.
Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our Keto Smoked Sausage Recipe is a guaranteed standout amongst your all-time favorite keto meals! Indulge in the delightful pairing of smoky sausages with aromatic vegetables and spice up your cooking!
Frequently asked questions
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📖 Recipe

Smoked Sausage Cheesy “Potatoes”
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 2 Beef and Cheddar Kiolbassa Smoked Sausages cut into rounds
- 1 large turnip peeled and diced
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ onion diced
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add one tablespoon of the oil to 10.5” or larger cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the oil, once hot sear the sausage rounds for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add in the turnips and spices. Cook 7-10 minutes stirring occasionally until a for easily pierces the turnips and they are crisp and golden on the outside.
- Add the onion to the turnips and cook for 3 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Return the sausages to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Sprinkle with cheese, allow to melt then top with green onions and parsley before serving.
- Top with green onion and parsley before serving.
Ramya says
will be making this soon can i use dairy free cheese and mushrooms instead as am a vegan will dm you guys if i make this and let you guys how know it goes Thanks Ramya
Naomi Garza says
Never had a turnip in my life! This meal was fantastic. We didnt ahve beef a/cheddar kiolbassa but we used jalepeno/beef and it was also delicious. We topped with a fried egg. The perfect flavorful brunch! This may become a weekly staple. Thank you!
KC says
Hoping to try this tonight! Looks yummy! Would it work to sub radishes for the turnips? (New to radishes . And turnips. 🙂 )
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi KC, radishes have a bit more water than turnips so they won't be crispy. Some readers like this recipe with radish though so feel free to give it a try!
Heather G says
I haven't made this just yet - and maybe this is a silly question - but I have seen the terms turnip and rutabega used interchangeably in recipes before - where a rutabega should be used but the recipe calls for turnip. Can you verify what veggie you actually use in this recipe - the turnip (white/purple skin with white flesh) or a rutabega (gold/purple skin with gold flesh)? Thanks!
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Heather - we used turnips in this recipe as we don't find the two interchangeable. Turnips are a bit peppery whereas rutabagas are sweeter.