Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage delivers a hearty one-pan meal packed with savory flavors and creamy textures. Crispy potato edges, tender sausage slices, and tangy ranch seasoning create a crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for hungry families craving comfort on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Starch:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilogram) sausage, sliced
- 4 large potatoes, cubed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious baking dish and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an even cooking environment for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Dice the potatoes into uniform cubes, slice the sausage into bite-sized rounds, and finely chop the onion and bell pepper to promote consistent cooking and flavor distribution.
- Mince the garlic cloves to release their aromatic essence and enhance the overall flavor profile of the dish.
- In a generously sized mixing bowl, combine the potato cubes, sausage slices, chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, creating a colorful and textured mixture.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients, ensuring an even seasoning that will elevate the dish’s taste.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and creamy ranch dressing across the mixture, gently tossing to coat each ingredient thoroughly and create a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to promote uniform cooking and optimal heat distribution.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes reach a tender consistency and develop a golden-brown exterior.
- Remove the dish from the oven and generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a tantalizing golden-brown bubbling top.
- Once the cheese is perfectly melted and the potatoes are fork-tender, remove from the oven and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Prep ahead by cutting potatoes and sausage in uniform sizes for even cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Choose spicy or mild sausage depending on your flavor preference and heat tolerance.
- Ensure potatoes are completely coated with ranch dressing and olive oil for maximum flavor infusion.
- Use a ceramic or cast-iron baking dish to help distribute heat evenly and create crispy potato edges.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow cheese to set and flavors to meld together.
- Customize by adding extra herbs like fresh rosemary or thyme for additional aromatic depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg