Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a comforting and flavorful oven-baked dish featuring tender, seasoned potatoes and smoky sausage pieces topped with creamy ranch dressing and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty weeknight meal or a satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the potatoes and sausage.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, smoked sausage slices, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the potato and sausage mixture evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking.
- Bake First Round: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and slightly golden brown, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Add Ranch Dressing: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle the ranch dressing evenly over the baked potatoes and sausage.
- Add Cheese and Bake Again: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Transfer the dish to a serving platter.
- Garnish: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy hot for best flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
- You can substitute smoked sausage with kielbasa or andouille sausage for different smoky flavors.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a sweeter variation.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the ranch dressing is certified gluten-free.
