Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage is a hearty and comforting one-pan dish made with roasted potatoes, smoked sausage, melty cheese, and savory ranch seasoning. It’s an easy dinner idea that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss the quartered potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer in the prepared dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, stir, and add sliced sausage evenly over the potatoes. Return to oven and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and sausage is browned.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dish and return to oven for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use turkey sausage or kielbasa for a leaner option.
- For extra spice, add crushed red pepper or diced jalapeños before baking.
- This dish can also be made in a skillet on the stovetop for quicker cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesy potatoes, ranch potatoes, sausage and potatoes, sheet pan dinner, easy casserole