Kielbasa Casserole - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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