Description
A delightful dish combining tender baby potatoes, flavorful smoked sausage, and creamy cheddar cheese seasoned with ranch, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked sausage (halal-certified, no pork)
- 4 cups baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (halal-certified)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of your favorite cheeses)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the baby potatoes and cut them in half or quarters.
- Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a small bowl, mix the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, drizzle the halved potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the ranch seasoning mixture. Toss until coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Scatter the sliced smoked sausage over the potatoes.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes and sausage, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Try adding your favorite vegetables or different cheese blends for variety. This dish is also excellent as a make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg