Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a one-pan skillet dinner made with crispy potatoes, beef smoked sausage, ranch seasoning, and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef smoked sausage sliced into coins
- 2 lbs potatoes diced into bite-size cubes
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix or 3 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup milk or cream optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients
- Dice the potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they cook evenly. Slice the smoked sausage into half-inch rounds.
- Cook the potatoes
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes become golden brown and tender. If they start sticking, add a splash of water and cover the pan briefly to help soften them.
- Add sausage and vegetables
- Stir in the sliced sausage, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the sausage begins to brown and the onions become soft.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the skillet mixture and stir well so everything is coated.
- Add the cheese
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. If you prefer a creamier texture, pour in the milk or cream at this stage.
- Allow the cheese to melt and coat the potatoes and sausage.
- Serve
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve the Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage hot as a comforting main dish or a hearty side.
Notes
You can make this recipe even heartier by adding cooked beef sausage slices or diced vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.