Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage: Easy Family Comfort Food
This dish features hearty potatoes smothered in a creamy ranch sauce combined with smoked sausage, making it the perfect comfort food for family gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-free
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and cut the baby potatoes in half, then toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Slice the smoked sausage and add it to the baking sheet with the potatoes, then roast for an additional 15 minutes.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the sausage and potatoes, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for meal prep—just store leftovers in an airtight container.
- You can mix and match the cheeses or add vegetables like bell peppers or onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ranch Potatoes, Smoked Sausage, Comfort Food