Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a one-pan comfort dish featuring roasted ranch-seasoned potatoes, smoky sausage, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s an easy, hearty, and flavor-packed weeknight meal that’s family- and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) package smoked beef sausage, sliced into rounds
- 2 lbs baby red potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- In a bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove pan, add sliced sausage over the potatoes, and roast for another 10–12 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and return to oven for 3–5 minutes, until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes if baby red potatoes are unavailable.
- Add cayenne or use spicy sausage for heat.
- Include bell peppers or broccoli in the last 15 minutes of roasting for extra veggies.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing for creaminess before serving.
- Reheat in the oven or skillet for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
