Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a mouthwatering comfort dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights. This recipe marries the smoky flavor of sausage with creamy, cheesy potatoes, all enhanced by zesty ranch dressing. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this satisfying meal that promises to impress everyone at your table. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity – it’s a one-pan wonder that requires minimal clean-up while delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (thinly sliced)
- 2 lbs potatoes (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the smoked sausage in a large skillet over medium heat; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, cheese, ranch mix, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg