Description
Cheesy ranch potatoes & sausage bake delivers comfort and flavor in one delightful casserole. Savory sausage, crispy potatoes, and creamy ranch blend perfectly for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) smoked sausage, sliced
Starches:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 packet (1 ounce/28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Combine diced potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly coating each potato piece with the flavorful mixture.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes in a single, even layer across the prepared baking sheet, creating space between each piece for optimal crispiness.
- Distribute sliced sausage strategically over the potatoes, ensuring balanced coverage and potential flavor integration during roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, rotating the pan midway to promote uniform browning and prevent uneven cooking of potatoes and sausage.
- Once potatoes turn golden and sausage appears slightly crisp, remove the pan and generously sprinkle cheddar cheese across the entire surface.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and develop a rich, bubbling texture.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant color and subtle herbal notes before serving the dish piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the ranch seasoning by making your own blend at home for a fresher, more personalized flavor profile.
- Swap traditional pork sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish lighter.
- Cut potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the baking process.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda to add unexpected depth and richness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg