Description
A comforting meal featuring tender potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and oozy cheese, 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 (ensure it’s 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 your 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 together the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Place the halved potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the ranch seasoning mixture. Toss until they are evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Evenly spread the seasoned potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Scatter the sliced smoked sausage pieces over the potatoes.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- After roasting, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the potatoes and sausage. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped bell peppers or onions. For spice, consider pepper jack cheese or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesy potatoes, smoked sausage, ranch seasoning, easy dinner