Description

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage is a flavorful, hearty one-pan meal featuring tender roasted baby potatoes, smoky halal-certified sausage, and melted cheddar cheese, all seasoned with a zesty ranch seasoning blend. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or meal prepping, this recipe is quick, easy, and fully customizable to suit your taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Sausage and Potatoes

1 pound smoked sausage (halal-certified, no pork)
4 cups baby potatoes, halved or quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasoning

1 packet ranch seasoning mix (halal-certified)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese and Garnish

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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure the potatoes roast nicely and get crispy around the edges.
Prep the Potatoes: Wash and halve or quarter the baby potatoes for even and quicker cooking.
Slice the Sausage: Cut the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds to allow thorough cooking and flavor infusion.
Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Coat the Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with half the ranch seasoning mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Arrange Potatoes and Sausage: Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the sheet and evenly scatter the sausage slices on top.
Roast: Bake for 35-40 minutes until potatoes are golden brown and tender, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
Add Cheese: Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes and sausage, and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with optional sour cream for added creaminess.

Notes

Use halal-certified smoked sausage such as turkey or beef sausage to maintain dietary compliance.
For crispier potatoes, cut them smaller and consider increasing oven temperature slightly while monitoring carefully.
Customize by adding veggies like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini for extra nutrition and flavor.
Add spices like red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
Calories: 425
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cheesy ranch potatoes, smoked sausage, one-pan meal, halal recipe, comfort food, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, quick dinner, family meal