Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of these Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage. This easy-to-make, comforting dish is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. The combination of tangy ranch seasoning, melted cheddar cheese, and savory smoked sausage will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 cups baby red potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
Smoked Sausage:
- 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Potatoes: Toss baby potatoes with olive oil and ranch seasoning. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
- Add Sausage: Remove from oven, add sliced smoked sausage, cheese, and black pepper.
- Final Bake: Return to oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the dish for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can substitute smoked sausage with kielbasa or andouille sausage.
- Serve with a simple green salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
