Description
Ranch-infused Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage offer a hearty midwest comfort classic perfect for family dinners. Home cooks appreciate this simple one-pan meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 packet (1 oz/28g) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz/300g) condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 2 pounds (900g) potatoes, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 375F (190C), creating the perfect thermal environment for a comforting potato and sausage celebration.
- Sausage Searing: Heat a large skillet with olive oil, then transform sliced smoked sausage into a golden-brown delicacy. Remove and set aside on a separate plate.
- Vegetable Symphony: In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and bell peppers until they soften and become translucent. Introduce minced garlic, allowing its aroma to intensify briefly.
- Mixture Fusion: Combine roasted potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and seared sausage in a large mixing bowl, creating a harmonious base for the dish.
- Creamy Elixir: Whisk together heavy whipping cream, condensed cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Coating Process: Gently fold the creamy sauce into the potato mixture, ensuring every ingredient is luxuriously enrobed.
- Baking Choreography: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Cheese Finale: Remove the dish, uncover, and generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface. Return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling landscape.
- Finishing Touch: Allow the dish to rest briefly after removing from the oven. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives for a vibrant presentation.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the dish while still warm, inviting diners to savor the rich, comforting flavors of this hearty potato and sausage creation.
Notes
- Optimize Potato Texture: Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Balance Sausage Flavor: Select high-quality smoked sausage with robust flavor that complements the creamy potato base without overpowering other ingredients.
- Control Moisture Levels: Don’t overdress with sauce to prevent soggy potatoes; aim for a light, even coating that enhances rather than drowns the ingredients.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap full-fat ingredients with lighter alternatives like Greek yogurt, low-fat cheese, or turkey sausage for a healthier version without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg