Description
Savory cheesy ranch potatoes and smoked sausage blend hearty comfort with zesty ranch flavors for a satisfying meal. Rustic skillet magic brings together creamy potatoes, smoky sausage, and melted cheese in one irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) baby potatoes (red or yellow), quartered
- 2 tbsps butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 400F (200C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Seasoning Fusion: Thoroughly combine smoked sausage, potatoes, olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring each ingredient is uniformly distributed.
- Initial Roasting: Transfer the seasoned mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, gently stirring midway to promote consistent browning and tenderness.
- Cheese Transformation: Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the roasted potato and sausage mixture. If desired, scatter crumbled bacon across the surface. Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbling texture.
- Final Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and green onions. Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the vibrant flavors and textures to be fully appreciated.
Notes
- Cut smoked sausage into consistent, even pieces to ensure uniform cooking and balanced flavor in every bite.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for better texture; cut them into similar-sized chunks for even roasting.
- Massage dry ranch seasoning and spices directly onto potatoes and sausage for deeper, more intense flavor penetration.
- Remove dish from oven when cheese is just melted to prevent overcooking and maintain a creamy, smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg