Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage
This one-skillet comfort meal features crispy ranch-seasoned potatoes, seared smoked sausage, and melty cheddar — easy, hearty, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Brunch, Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
Diced potatoes (bite-sized, skin-on or peeled)
Smoked sausage (andouille, kielbasa, or your favorite), sliced
Shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-Monterey Jack blend)
Seasonings & Oil:
Ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade: dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper)
Olive oil or vegetable oil
Salt & black pepper
Optional Add-Ins & Garnish:
Diced red or green bell pepper
Chopped green onions or chives
Sour cream or ranch dressing (for drizzling)
Instructions
Parboil or Microwave Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes for 5–7 minutes until just tender, or microwave for 4 minutes covered. Drain and set aside.
Sauté Potatoes: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add par-cooked potatoes, sprinkle with ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for ~10 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring occasionally.
Add Sausage & Peppers: Push potatoes to one side, add sausage (and peppers if using), and cook for ~5 minutes until sausage is browned.
Combine & Add Cheese: Stir sausage into the potatoes. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover skillet until cheese melts.
Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat. Top with green onions and a drizzle of sour cream or ranch, if desired.
Notes
Use frozen diced potatoes—just thaw and pat dry first.
Try spicy sausage or Cajun seasoning for a kick.
Make it brunch-ready by cracking in eggs and covering to steam.
Switch up the cheese: pepper jack, smoked gouda, or queso fresco.
Add sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, or spinach for extra veggies.
