Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage Recipe
This Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage Recipe brings comfort food to your dinner table with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet or baking dish
- Sharp knife for chopping
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foil
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby potatoes halved
- 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes.
- Slice the smoked sausage into rounds.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil and seasonings.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer.
- Add sliced sausage to the pan.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning over everything evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes uncovered.
- Remove and add shredded cheese on top.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
- Cut potatoes evenly This ensures uniform cooking and prevents some pieces from being undercooked while others burn.
- Don't overcrowd the pan Give ingredients space to crisp up properly and avoid steaming.
- Use cast iron It distributes heat evenly and gives potatoes a better crispy texture.
- Pre-cook dense potatoes If using larger potatoes, parboil them for 5 minutes first.
- Add cheese at the end This prevents burning and ensures perfect melting.