Cheesy Sausage and Potato Skillet (Print)
Golden potatoes and savory sausage topped with melted cheddar in this easy one-pan bake.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.75 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped plus extra for garnish
→ Dairy
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Spices & Pantry
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add butter, then sauté onions and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
04 - Add diced potatoes, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until potatoes begin to soften and edges are golden.
05 - Return sausage to the skillet. Add milk and half the cheese; stir well to combine.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
07 - Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, so you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing dishes
- The combination of smoked sausage and sharp cheddar creates this incredible depth that feels like it simmered all day
02 -
- Cutting your potatoes into uniform cubes means they'll all finish cooking at the same time
- Don't skip searing the sausage first because that browned exterior adds way more flavor than just tossing raw sausage in the oven
03 -
- Cheese that's already at room temperature melts more evenly into the dish
- If your skillet handle isn't oven-safe, wrap it tightly with foil before baking