Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. This one-pan wonder features tender baby potatoes and smoky sausage, all enveloped in creamy, melted cheddar and zesty ranch seasoning. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will delight everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half of the ranch seasoning until well-coated.
- Add sliced smoked sausage to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, swap smoked sausage with chicken or turkey sausage. Feel free to add colorful veggies like bell peppers or broccoli for additional nutrition. Marinate the sausage in ranch dressing overnight for extra flavor.