Description
Savory cheesy ranch potatoes and sausage bring comfort and flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. Hearty ingredients combine perfectly, delivering a satisfying meal that combines creamy potatoes, zesty ranch seasoning, and succulent sausage in one delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Starch:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced (about 680 g / 24 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Meat and Protein:
- 450 g / 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or butter.
- Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, ensuring each piece is evenly coated, then spread them in a single layer across the baking dish.
- Arrange the sliced smoked sausage evenly among the potatoes, creating a uniform distribution for consistent cooking.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning mix, milk, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the creamy ranch mixture over the potatoes and sausage, using a spatula to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the potatoes to become tender.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and settle.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions before serving hot, creating a vibrant and flavorful finish to the dish.
Notes
- Customize the ranch seasoning by mixing homemade herbs for a personalized flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Consider using sweet potatoes or a mix of potato varieties to add nutritional diversity and create interesting texture variations.
- Opt for low-fat dairy alternatives like Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheese to make the recipe more diet-friendly without compromising taste.
- Swap smoked sausage with turkey sausage, plant-based sausage, or chicken for lighter protein options that suit different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg