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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage

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This easy 30-minute skillet dinner features crispy potatoes, smoky sausage, ranch seasoning, and gooey cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, it’s endlessly customizable and always a hit.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 14 oz fully cooked smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 (1-oz) packet ranch seasoning mix (or about 3 tablespoons homemade dry ranch mix)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Sour cream or ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Shred the cheese if needed and thinly slice the green onions for garnish.
  2. In a large bowl or directly in the skillet, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning mix, and a pinch of salt and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned potatoes in a single layer. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides. Add more oil if the pan gets dry.
  4. Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the sliced sausage, cut side down. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and crisp at the edges. Stir everything together once browned.
  5. Stir the potatoes and sausage together. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil, reduce heat to medium, and steam for 3-5 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Add a tablespoon of water if needed to deglaze the pan.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover again for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts into a gooey layer. For extra browning, broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
  7. Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and extra black pepper. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or ranch dressing if desired.

Notes

For crispier potatoes, avoid overcrowding the skillet and let them brown undisturbed for a few minutes before stirring. Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for variety. To make it vegetarian, use smoked tofu or veggie sausage. For a dairy-free version, use vegan cheese and ranch mix.

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