Description
These Irresistible Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage are a delicious one-pan dish that combines tender baby red potatoes, flavorful smoked sausage, and gooey cheddar cheese, all seasoned with zesty ranch seasoning. This easy casserole is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Potatoes:
- baby red potatoes (2 lbs, halved)
- olive oil (2 tbsp)
- ranch seasoning mix (1 packet, about 1 oz)
- minced garlic (2 cloves)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Smoked Sausage:
- smoked sausage (1 lb, sliced)
Topping:
- shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
- chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Potatoes: Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake for 25 minutes.
- Add Sausage: Add sliced smoked sausage to the baking sheet, toss together.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes and sausage.
- Finish Baking: Return to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
- Substitute smoked sausage with kielbasa or andouille sausage.
- Add chopped bell peppers or onions for more veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
