Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and zesty ranch seasoning. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe delivers hearty satisfaction that appeals to all ages. With minimal preparation time and a straightforward cooking process, you can enjoy a delicious meal without hassle. This one-dish wonder not only warms the heart but also allows for ingredient customization, ensuring everyone can enjoy their favorite flavors.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced smoked sausage until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, shredded cheese, ranch dressing mix, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg