Description
Creamy Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage dance with bold flavors from hearty ingredients. Comfort meets convenience in this simple skillet meal that brings family together for a satisfying dinner packed with zesty ranch and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
Starch:
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized cubes
Seasoning and Dairy:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 ounce / 28 grams)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare oven and baking surface at 400F (200C), coating a large baking sheet with non-stick spray or parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Cube potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces, creating consistent cooking texture. Thoroughly coat potato chunks with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring complete flavor distribution.
- Slice smoked sausage into half-moon shapes, integrating with seasoned potato mixture to create a harmonious blend of ingredients.
- Distribute potato and sausage combination across prepared baking sheet in a single, even layer to promote optimal browning and crispiness.
- Roast in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, rotating pan midway through cooking process to guarantee uniform golden-brown coloration and tender potato consistency.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over roasted potato and sausage mixture, returning to oven for additional 5-7 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops slight bubbling.
- Allow dish to rest momentarily after removing from oven, then embellish with dollops of sour cream and freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Slice sausage uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Parboil potatoes briefly before roasting to create extra crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Use high-starch potatoes like Russet for maximum crispiness and better cheese adherence.
- Opt for low-sodium ranch mix to control salt levels and customize seasoning intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg