Description
Creamy cheesy ranch potatoes and smoked sausage bring comfort to dinner tables with hearty Southern charm. Savory sausage, crispy potato edges, and zesty ranch blend perfectly for a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 12 ounces (340 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Cut potatoes into uniform cube-sized pieces and slice smoked sausage into even rounds.
- Combine potatoes and sausage in a mixing bowl, drizzling with melted butter and coating thoroughly with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture to the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 35 minutes, stirring midway to promote consistent cooking and prevent sticking.
- Remove foil and generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, returning to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle and cheese to set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish and serve hot directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- Prep potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Swap smoked sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for lighter or vegetarian options.
- Use fresh herbs like chives or green onions instead of parsley for added freshness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg