Cheesy Ranch Potatoes With Smoked Sausage

Chef Naya

These cheesy ranch potatoes with smoked sausage are the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and savory. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or cozy comfort food nights, this dish combines tender roasted potatoes, smoky sausage, and melty cheese infused with ranch seasoning for a crowd-pleasing meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Comfort Food

Servings 4 servings (each serving is approximately 1 large portion per adult)

Equipment

1 Baking dish 9x13 inches
1 Large mixing bowl For tossing potatoes and seasoning
1 Spoon For stirring ingredients
1 Oven Preheated to 400°F / 200°C
1 Knife For slicing potatoes and sausage

Ingredients

4 cups Potatoes Diced into 1-inch cubes
1 lb Smoked sausage Sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
2 tbsp Olive oil For roasting potatoes
1 packet Ranch seasoning mix About 1 oz
1 tsp Garlic powder Optional
1 tsp Onion powder Optional
2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish

Instructions

Phase 1 / Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
Phase 1 / Step 2: Dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes and slice smoked sausage into 1/2-inch pieces
Phase 1 / Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
Phase 2 / Step 1: Spread seasoned potatoes evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish
Phase 2 / Step 2: Scatter sliced smoked sausage over the potatoes
Phase 2 / Step 3: Cover with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly
Phase 3 / Step 1: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted and golden
Phase 3 / Step 2: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm