Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage for a Cozy Dinner
A comforting and delicious recipe combining cheesy ranch potatoes with smoked sausage, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and cube the potatoes, then toss them in a bowl with olive oil, ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
- While the potatoes are baking, slice the smoked sausage.
- Add the sausage to the baking sheet with the potatoes after they have baked for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- Feel free to substitute smoked sausage with your favorite sausage type.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg