Description
Hearty Smoked Sausage & Potatoes dish brings rustic comfort straight from home kitchens. Savory sausage links and golden potato chunks mingle with simple seasonings, creating a satisfying meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
Vegetables:
- 1 1/2 lbs (680g) potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet and drizzle olive oil to create a sizzling cooking surface.
- Create golden-brown sear on smoked sausage slices by cooking them until they develop a rich caramelized exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer sausage to a temporary plate, preserving the flavorful residue in the skillet.
- Introduce diced potatoes into the same pan, coating them generously with a blend of aromatic seasonings including salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Orchestrate the potatoes’ transformation by stirring intermittently, allowing them to develop a crispy, golden crust over 10-12 minutes.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, infusing the skillet with layers of savory aromatics.
- Continue cooking until potatoes reach a perfect tender-crisp consistency and onions become translucent.
- Reintroduce the seared sausage slices back into the skillet, gently mixing to marry the flavors.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese across the surface and briefly cover to create a melted, luxurious finish.
- Elevate the dish with a fresh parsley garnish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Ensure sausage is evenly browned by not overcrowding the skillet, allowing proper caramelization and developing rich flavor profiles.
- Cut potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces for consistent cooking and preventing uneven texture between soft and crispy sections.
- Consider swapping smoked sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for lower-fat or vegetarian dietary preferences.
- Use cast iron skillet for enhanced heat distribution and creating a delightful crispy exterior on potatoes and sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg