Description
Discover the delicious and easy Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage recipe, perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or weeknight comfort food. This flavorful dish combines smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and cheesy ranch seasoning for an irresistible meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 cups baby potatoes, quartered
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Optional: sliced green onions or jalapenos for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray or light olive oil coating.
- Quarter the baby potatoes and slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes, sausage, olive oil, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender and edges are crispy.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality smoked sausage for maximum flavor.
- Ensure potato pieces are uniform for even baking.
- Adjust cheese and ranch seasoning to taste.
- Broil briefly for a crispier top, but keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg