Description
This easy one-pan Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage recipe is the ultimate comfort food—perfect for weeknights and picky eaters.
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 lbs baby potatoes, quartered (or russet potatoes, diced)
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1⁄4 cup chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
2. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, ranch mix, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
3. Spread seasoned potatoes in the baking dish and top with sliced smoked sausage.
4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until potatoes are tender and golden.
5. Remove from oven, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 5–7 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use diced russet potatoes if you don’t have baby potatoes.
Swap smoked sausage with turkey or beef sausage to suit your taste.
To make it spicy, add red pepper flakes or use hot sausage.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage, Fast Dinner Recipes, Easy Casserole Recipes, Cheap Dinners, Smoked Sausage Recipes, Potato Recipes Side Dishes