Description
Smoked sausage and potato bake brings comfort straight from your kitchen, with hearty ingredients that create a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes. Crispy potato edges, juicy sausage slices, and a golden-brown top make this simple dish a weeknight winner that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, thickly sliced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and coat a large baking dish with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Slice 14 ounces of smoked sausage into thick rounds and halve or quarter 1 ½ pounds of baby potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Chop 1 bell pepper and thinly slice 1 small onion to add texture and flavor to your dish.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the sausage, potatoes, bell pepper, and onion with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (if using) over the mixture.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then thoroughly toss everything to ensure each ingredient gets evenly coated with seasonings.
- Spread the seasoned mixture in a single layer across your prepared baking dish, making sure ingredients are distributed uniformly.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 400°F oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, giving the contents a gentle stir halfway through.
- Check potato tenderness with a fork and look for nicely browned sausage edges to confirm the dish is perfectly cooked.
Notes
- Slice potatoes into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent some chunks from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Choose a high-quality smoked sausage with good flavor, as this will significantly impact the overall taste of the dish.
- For a lower-carb version, swap baby potatoes with cauliflower florets or turnips, which roast beautifully and absorb the spices just as well.
- Create extra crispy edges by using a rimmed baking sheet instead of a deep dish, which allows more surface area for browning and caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg