Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is the ultimate comfort dish that brings together creamy, cheesy potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and a delightful ranch seasoning. This hearty meal is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With just one baking dish required, the easy preparation and cleanup make this recipe a winner. Each bite delivers a satisfying combination of flavors and textures, ensuring everyone leaves the table happy and full. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleaser at your next event, this dish fits the bill perfectly.
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 oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the smoked sausage slices. Once cooked, set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; spread evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- 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: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg