– 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
– 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
– 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– 1 cup ranch dressing
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Creating Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a breeze. Follow these easy steps for a delicious meal:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a large baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
3. Mix Potatoes and Sausage: In a large bowl, combine the halved baby potatoes and sliced smoked sausage.
4. Add Seasonings: Drizzle olive oil over the potato and sausage mixture. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
5. Combine Ranch Dressing: Pour ranch dressing over the potato and sausage mix. Stir until everything is well combined.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and lightly browned.
8. Add Cheese: Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
9. Return to Oven: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
10. Garnish: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Following these steps will ensure that your Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage turns out incredibly delicious!