Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender baby potatoes seasoned with ranch mix, crispy smoked sausage rounds, and melted cheddar cheese, finished with a dollop of creamy sour cream and fresh parsley for garnish. This oven-baked recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Sausage
- 1 pound smoked sausage
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Wash Potatoes: Thoroughly wash the baby potatoes to remove any dirt or debris.
- Chop Potatoes: Cut the baby potatoes into bite-sized pieces of similar size for even cooking.
- Combine Potatoes and Oil: Place the cut potatoes in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil to coat evenly.
- Season Potatoes: Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the potatoes and toss to distribute the spices.
- Add Ranch Seasoning: Add the ranch seasoning mix to the potatoes and toss again to fully coat.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown.
- Slice Sausage: While potatoes bake, slice smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and crispy on edges.
- Set Aside Sausage: Remove cooked sausage from skillet and set aside.
- Combine Sausage and Potatoes: Once potatoes are done baking, remove from oven and add the cooked sausage; toss gently to combine.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage and potatoes.
- Melt Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Sour Cream and Garnish: Remove from oven, drizzle sour cream over the cheesy potatoes and sausage, and garnish with fresh parsley if using.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spread potatoes in a single layer without crowding on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese such as Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- Fresh parsley adds color and a fresh flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, especially if your ranch seasoning mix is salted.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
