Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage
A comforting one skillet meal made with roasted baby potatoes, smoked sausage, and ranch-seasoned gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, this Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage recipe is easy, hearty, and full of flavor.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Oven or sheet pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes quartered
- 12 oz smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
- 2 tablespoons sour cream optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss quartered potatoes with olive oil and half of the ranch seasoning.
- Spread potatoes on a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet and roast for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté smoked sausage over medium heat until browned and crispy on the edges. Set aside.
- Add roasted potatoes to the skillet with sausage. Stir in remaining ranch seasoning and sour cream, if using.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the mixture. Cover the skillet and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add bell peppers, broccoli, or zucchini.
- You can swap smoked sausage with kielbasa, chicken sausage, or turkey sausage.
- Add red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.