Description
This one-pot miracle of creamy potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and tangy ranch seasoning turns weeknight chaos into comforting satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Slice sausage into rounds, dice onion, and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown for 2-3 minutes. Add onion and cook 3-4 more minutes until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add potatoes, stir to coat. Pour in chicken broth, sprinkle with ranch mix, paprika, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in cream and butter. Add 1½ cups of cheese and mix until melted. Adjust consistency with more broth or cream if needed.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover until melted (or broil for 1–2 minutes). Garnish with chives or green onions if desired.
Notes
Try swapping in turkey sausage for a lighter version, or using Monterey Jack cheese for a twist. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg