Life gets hectic, right? Sometimes, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. I get it! That’s why I’m so excited to share this Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Smoked Sausage recipe with you. It’s quick, surprisingly healthy, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Think comfort food without the guilt, ready in under an hour. Trust me, your family will thank you!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, bless her heart, was a master of simple, satisfying meals. Every summer, we’d visit her small farm, and she would whip up incredible dishes using whatever was fresh from the garden. Her potato and sausage bake, while not exactly this Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Smoked Sausage, was the inspiration. The creamy potatoes, smoky sausage and touch of herbs were my favorite. This recipe is my modern, cheesier, ranch-infused take on her classic, a small way of keeping those warm memories alive.
Ingredients
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sausage:
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
Ranch Dressing:
- 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a little heat
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure all potatoes are coated well.
- Arrange the potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast the potatoes: Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add the sausage: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the sliced smoked sausage on top of the potatoes.
- Continue baking: Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned.
- Dress and cheese: Remove from the oven and drizzle the buttermilk ranch dressing evenly over the potatoes and sausage. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives.
- Melt the cheese: Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desires.
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Smoked Sausage
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure all potatoes are coated well.
- Arrange the potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast the potatoes: Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add the sausage: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the sliced smoked sausage on top of the potatoes.
- Continue baking: Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned.
- Dress and cheese: Remove from the oven and drizzle the buttermilk ranch dressing evenly over the potatoes and sausage. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives.
- Melt the cheese: Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desires.
Notes
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