Description
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender, creamy potatoes with savory smoked sausage and a zesty ranch twist, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Not only is this recipe quick and easy to prepare, but it also delivers on flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With minimal cleanup involved, you can spend more time enjoying your delicious creation with loved ones.
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 cooked; set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; cover with foil.
- Bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg