Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage Recipe
This Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage recipe combines tender roasted potatoes with flavorful smoked sausage and a rich blend of ranch seasoning and cheese. It’s an easy, comforting one-dish meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, showcasing crispy edges, melty cheese, and savory sausage in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Potatoes and Sausage
- 2 lbs Red or Russet Potatoes – Cut into even chunks
- 14 oz Smoked Sausage / Kielbasa – Sliced into ½-inch rounds
Seasoning and Toppings
- 2 tbsp Butter – Melted
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Or Monterey Jack / Pepper Jack
- ½ tsp Salt – To taste
- ½ tsp Black Pepper – To taste
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
Garnish and Serving
- 2 tbsp Green Onions – Chopped for garnish
- Sour Cream – For serving
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Wash, cut, and dry the potatoes into even chunks to ensure they cook evenly. Slice the smoked sausage into ½-inch rounds to match the potato chunk size for balanced bites.
- Season Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the potato chunks with melted butter, ranch seasoning mix, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Ensure each potato piece is thoroughly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Layer Dish: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in a baking dish. Arrange the sliced sausage rounds on top of the potatoes to allow both to cook simultaneously and absorb flavors.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the baking dish uncovered in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. Bake until the potatoes are tender when pierced and the edges begin to turn crispy and golden.
- Add Cheese: Remove the dish from the oven and evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted thoroughly, turning golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish with chopped green onions for freshness and serve with a side of sour cream for added creaminess and tang.
Notes
- Use red potatoes for creamier texture or russet potatoes for fluffier insides and crispier edges.
- The ranch seasoning packet adds bold flavor, but you can make your own mix with dried herbs if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, broil the dish for 1-2 minutes after adding cheese but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- This dish reheats well and tastes great as leftovers.
