Description
Cheesy Ranch Potato Casserole with Sausage Delight brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Hearty sausage, creamy ranch seasoning, and melted cheese create a mouthwatering combination you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 regular size bag of frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheese
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat and caramelize the sliced smoked sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and diced onions until they develop a golden-brown exterior and release their aromatic essence, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed ingredients into a slow cooker, creating a flavorful base for the upcoming casserole.
- Add frozen shredded hash browns (about or 850 grams), of heavy whipping cream, 1 can of condensed cheddar cheese soup, of sour cream, and the entire contents of the ranch seasoning packet into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle of shredded cheese over the mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients through gentle, thorough stirring.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, allowing the ingredients to meld and potatoes to become perfectly tender.
- Once cooking is complete, gently fold the casserole to integrate the creamy sauce and distribute the ingredients uniformly.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting a rich, comforting dish that promises a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- This hearty casserole combines smoky sausage, creamy potatoes, and zesty ranch for a mouthwatering comfort food experience.
- Sautéing the sausage and vegetables beforehand intensifies the dish’s rich, complex flavor profile.
- Frozen hash browns make this recipe incredibly convenient and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Crockpot method ensures tender potatoes and a perfectly melted, creamy cheese sauce with minimal effort.
- Ranch seasoning adds a tangy kick that elevates the entire dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Serve immediately for the most luxurious, piping-hot dining experience that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg