Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a comforting dish that combines tender, creamy potatoes with savory smoked sausage, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy ranch sauce. The crispy edges of the potatoes contrast beautifully with the gooey cheese, creating a delightful texture that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 2 pounds of baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
- Smoked Sausage: 1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Ranch Dressing: 1 cup of ranch dressing
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh Herbs: 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved potatoes, sliced smoked sausage, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, and return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh chives.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; simply prepare it up to the point of baking, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, add an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute the ranch dressing with Greek yogurt mixed with herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Cheesy Ranch Potatoes, Smoked Sausage, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, One-Pan Meal, Cheesy Potatoes, Ranch Dressing, Family Recipe, Baked Potatoes, Sausage Dish, Creamy Casserole, Quick Meal, Hearty Dinner, American Cuisine