Description
A delicious and hearty dish combining crispy baked baby potatoes seasoned with ranch mix and garlic, paired with browned smoked sausage and topped with melted cheddar cheese and creamy sour cream. Perfectly baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Sausage
- 1 pound smoked sausage
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized, evenly sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- Season Potatoes: Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and ranch seasoning until evenly coated.
- Bake Potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and golden brown.
- Cook Sausage: While the potatoes bake, slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and cook them in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and crispy on the edges.
- Combine Sausage and Potatoes: Remove the cooked sausage and potatoes from heat and oven, then toss them together gently on the baking sheet.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage and potatoes, then bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, drizzle sour cream over the dish, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For even crispier potatoes, you can soak the cut potatoes in water for 30 minutes before baking to remove excess starch.
- Feel free to substitute smoked sausage with kielbasa or another smoked variety of your choice.
- If you prefer less dairy, omit the sour cream or replace with a yogurt alternative.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
