Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage
A delicious and comforting dish featuring crispy potatoes, smoky sausage, and gooey cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1 pack smoked sausage (about 14 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup sliced green onions (optional)
- Foil or a big casserole dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Chop potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- Slice the smoked sausage into rounds or half-moons.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes and sausage with ranch seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture on a foil-lined baking sheet or casserole dish. Bake for approx 40 minutes, stirring halfway. For extra crispiness, broil for 1 minute at the end.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and bake until melted, about 5 more minutes.
- Top with green onions, if using, and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize the ingredients; you can use different types of sausage or seasonings based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg