Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage
A comforting and flavorful dish combining golden potatoes, smoky sausage, and gooey cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red)
- 14–16 oz smoked sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar or cheese blend)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
- Wash and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sausage, ranch seasoning, and olive oil, tossing until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to steam the potatoes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For added flavor, consider swapping the sausage for a vegetarian option or adding extra vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesy potatoes, smoked sausage, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner