Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a comforting casserole that combines the hearty flavors of tender potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and creamy cheddar cheese, all seasoned with zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this one-pan dish is not only easy to prepare but also provides a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will have everyone going back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (thinly sliced)
- 2 lbs potatoes (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced smoked sausage until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg