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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage

This Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage Dinner brings together crispy roasted baby potatoes, smoky sausage slices, and a blanket of melted ranch-seasoned cheese, all baked on a single pan for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American Comfort
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (turkey or beef), sliced into rounds
  • 4 cups baby potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
  • 0.5 cup sour cream for serving, optional
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them into halves or quarters, depending on size, so they cook evenly and roast quickly.
  3. Slice the smoked sausage into about 1/4-inch thick rounds and set aside while you season the potatoes.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  5. Add the potatoes to a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with about half of the seasoning mixture. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
  6. Spread the seasoned potatoes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Scatter the sliced smoked sausage evenly over the top.
  7. Roast for 35–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown on the outside and tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hot potatoes and sausage, then return the pan to the oven for about 5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm with sour cream on the side for dipping or dolloping.

Notes

For extra crispy potatoes, avoid crowding the pan; use two baking sheets if needed so everything can roast instead of steam. You can also add vegetables like sliced onions or bell peppers during the last 20 minutes of roasting for an easy built-in side.