Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. This hearty, family-friendly dish combines smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and creamy ranch-flavored cheese sauce — a combination that everyone will love. Perfect for Easy Meals, Dinner Ideas Recipes, and Lazy Dinners, this one-pan recipe is quick, budget-friendly, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 lbs russet or red potatoes, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large baking dish or skillet.
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the potatoes in the prepared dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage, stir, and bake another 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 5 minutes more, or until melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, stir in sour cream, and garnish with green onions.
- Serve hot with a side salad or bread for a complete Dinner Meal.
Notes
Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version. Add veggies like broccoli or bell peppers for a wholesome twist. Double the batch and store for easy reheating throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cheesy potatoes, smoked sausage, ranch potatoes, one-pan dinner, easy meals