Description
Ranch-infused potatoes and sausage blend classic comfort with zesty flavors. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish perfect for family dinners you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) sausage, sliced
- 4 large potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) ranch dressing
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and ready a spacious baking dish for a flavor-packed potato and sausage ensemble.
- Ingredient Transformation: Cube potatoes, slice sausage into rounds, and dice onion and bell pepper with precision, creating a vibrant medley of textures and colors.
- Seasoning Symphony: In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Dust with paprika, salt, and black pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and ranch dressing, tossing to coat every morsel with robust flavor.
- Roasting Ritual: Spread the seasoned mixture evenly in the baking dish, ensuring maximum contact with the hot surface for optimal caramelization and flavor development.
- Cheese Crescendo: Roast for 25-30 minutes until potatoes turn golden and tender. Blanket the dish with shredded cheddar cheese, returning to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts into a bubbling, golden crust.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and allow the dish to rest for 3-5 minutes, letting the flavors meld and intensify before serving this hearty, comfort-packed creation.
Notes
- Optimize Potato Cutting: Cut potatoes into 1-inch uniform cubes for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Enhance Flavor Layering: Toast sausage slightly before mixing to develop deeper, richer caramelized flavor notes and improve overall dish complexity.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged for superior melting quality and more vibrant taste experience.
- Moisture Management: Pat potato cubes dry with paper towels before seasoning to prevent soggy results and ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg