Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of creamy potatoes with savory smoked sausage. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a satisfying meal that everyone will love. The ranch seasoning adds a delightful zing, enhancing the dish’s flavor profile. With only a few ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll have a hearty meal on the table in no time. Serve it family-style, alongside a fresh salad, or enjoy it as leftovers—this dish is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
- 2 lbs diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced smoked sausage for about 5–7 minutes, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, cooked sausage, sautéed onions and garlic, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 60 minutes covered and then an additional 15 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg