Description
Creamy ranch potatoes and sausage deliver a hearty comfort meal that satisfies deep hunger pangs. Packed with savory sausage, tangy ranch seasoning, and melted cheese, this dish promises a delightful culinary experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 medium potatoes, diced (1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish by coating with olive oil, then preheat the oven to 400F (200C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Create a flavorful base by thoroughly combining diced potatoes, sliced sausage, ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, and seasoning in a large mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading the ingredients uniformly to promote consistent cooking.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, allowing the ingredients to steam and cook through during the initial 45-minute baking period.
- Uncover the dish and return to the oven, continuing to bake for an additional 15 minutes to develop a golden, crispy exterior and melt the cheese to a bubbly, appetizing finish.
- Once potatoes are fork-tender and cheese is melted, remove from the oven and let rest briefly to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting a deliciously comforting one-pan meal that combines hearty potatoes, savory sausage, and creamy cheese.
Notes
- Customize the ranch seasoning by making your own blend for a more personalized flavor profile.
- Swap regular sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter, leaner option that still packs incredible taste.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon gold for a creamier texture that holds together perfectly during baking.
- Consider adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or onions to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg