Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together tender potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and creamy ranch flavor topped with gooey cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings, ensuring that everyone will enjoy the delightful combination of flavors. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Enjoy this hearty dish hot from the oven, garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1 pound smoked sausage (kielbasa or preferred variety)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While potatoes roast, slice smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- Once potatoes are done, combine them in a mixing bowl with sliced sausage, ranch seasoning mix, and sour cream; stir until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by substituting cheeses or adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition. To ensure even cooking, cut potatoes into uniform sizes.