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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Smoked Sausage

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Smoked Sausage

This Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Smoked Sausage recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner option ready in under an hour. It's a modern take on a classic potato and sausage bake, infused with cheese and ranch dressing for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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
  • Red pepper flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 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.
  3. Arrange the potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast the potatoes: Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Add the sausage: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the sliced smoked sausage on top of the potatoes.
  6. Continue baking: Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned.
  7. 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.
  8. Melt the cheese: Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desires.

Notes

Red pepper flakes can be added for a little heat.