Description
This cheesy ranch potatoes and sausage bake is the ultimate comfort food – creamy, savory, and irresistibly hearty. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep, this one-pan wonder delivers a crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sunday brunch. It’s cheesy, ranchy, and downright addictive!
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved or quartered)
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12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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Spread potatoes into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, uncovered.
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Remove dish from oven and add sliced sausage. Stir everything gently to mix. Return to oven for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and sausage is golden.
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While baking, mix sour cream and ranch dressing in a small bowl.
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Once potatoes and sausage are cooked, remove from oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Drizzle the sour cream ranch mixture over cheese.
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Bake for 5–7 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
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You can swap baby potatoes for Yukon Gold or red potatoes.
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For a spicier version, use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes.
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Want to save time? Use frozen diced potatoes or hashbrowns.
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Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (~1.5 cups)
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 875 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg