Cheap Dinner Recipe Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a creamy, one-dish comfort meal made with golden roasted potatoes, smoky sausage, ranch seasoning, and melted cheddar. Perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs gold or red potatoes, cubed
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- ½ onion, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- ½ cup sour cream or 4 oz cream cheese
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes, sausage, onion, oil, and ranch mix.
- Transfer to dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Stir in sour cream. Top with cheese and return to oven for 5–10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños or peppers for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.