Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage! This easy-to-make dish features golden, crispy potatoes coated in creamy cheese and zesty ranch seasoning, paired with juicy smoked sausage. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe promises to satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 12 oz smoked sausage (turkey or pork), sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed potatoes, olive oil, ranch dressing mix, onion powder, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly coated.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage to the potato mixture and stir well.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in some spicy seasoning or using different types of cheese such as pepper jack. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.