Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy One-Pan Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage meal. Tender red potatoes seasoned with ranch mix are roasted with smoky sausage and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby red potatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the quartered potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ranch dressing mix. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes onto a greased baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add the sliced sausage to the potatoes on the baking sheet. Stir them together.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is heated through.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Place back in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Choose high-quality smoked sausage for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or gouda.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven to allow flavors to meld.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1130mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg