Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender baby potatoes and savory smoked sausage, coated with ranch seasoning and topped with melted cheese. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, quartered
Smoked Sausage:
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the ingredients: Toss the quartered potatoes and sliced smoked sausage with olive oil, ranch seasoning mix, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Bake: Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then return to the oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Finish and serve: Top with green onions and parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use Yukon gold, red, or fingerling potatoes for variation.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes after adding the cheese.
- This dish can also be prepared in a cast iron skillet or as foil packets on the grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
