Description
A comforting dish of oven-baked potatoes combined with smoky sausage and topped with melted cheddar cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound smoked sausage (halal-certified, turkey or beef)
- 4 cups baby potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (halal-certified)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of your favorite cheeses)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the baby potatoes under cool water. Cut larger ones in half or quarters.
- Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the halved potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle half of the ranch seasoning mix. Toss to coat.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it to prevent sticking.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and scatter the sliced sausage on top.
- Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add the shredded cheese on top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the recipe by adding your favorite veggies or substituting the sausage with other proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesy potatoes, smoky sausage, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal