Description
Hearty Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table, combining rustic ingredients with zesty ranch seasoning. Crispy potato edges and smoky sausage create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes, quartered
- 12 ounces (340 grams) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet (1 ounce or 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Binding and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- Protect the baking dish by lightly greasing or lining with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create a flavor-packed mixture by combining quartered potatoes with melted butter, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Distribute the seasoned potatoes uniformly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring even coverage.
- Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes, using a spatula to rotate and flip them midway through cooking to promote consistent browning.
- Extract the dish from the oven and incorporate sliced smoked sausage, gently mixing to distribute evenly.
- Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from heat and fold in sour cream, creating a creamy texture throughout the dish.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, then return to the oven for 5 minutes to achieve a melted, golden finish.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while warm for maximum flavor and appeal.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from being undercooked or overcooked.
- Use a high-quality ranch seasoning mix for maximum flavor and consider making your own blend for a more personalized taste.
- Swap smoked sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for lighter or vegetarian versions of the dish.
- Pat potatoes dry before seasoning to help them crisp up better and achieve a golden-brown exterior during roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 343 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg