Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender diced potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and creamy cheddar cheese, seasoned with zesty ranch dressing mix. Baked to perfection, this flavorful casserole is not only hearty but also requires minimal effort—ideal for impressing guests while keeping your kitchen cleanup simple. With its combination of flavors and textures, Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Monon Meats Smoked Sausage, thinly sliced
- 2 lbs potatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced smoked sausage until fully cooked; set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent (about 3–5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg