Description
Cheesy ranch potatoes and smoked sausage is a one-pan wonder that combines crispy baby potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and tangy ranch seasoning, topped with melted cheddar cheese. It's an easy, budget-friendly meal perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds Baby potatoes, halved or quartered
14 ounces Smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch seasoning mix
2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
½ teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray
- Step 2: Wash and halve your baby potatoes. If they're larger, quarter them instead. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl
- Step 3: Slice your smoked sausage into ½-inch rounds. Add them to the bowl with the potatoes
- Step 4: Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sausage. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper over everything. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece
- Step 5: Spread the mixture in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. Don't overcrowd the pa
- Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through
- Step 7: Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 5 minutes
- Step 8: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately
Notes
For a spicier version, use pepper jack cheese or add cayenne pepper.
You can prep the ingredients up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg