Description
This smoked sausage and potatoes recipe is a perfect blend of smoky, savory flavors and golden, crispy potatoes. Quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet hearty enough to satisfy the whole family, this dish brings comfort with every bite. The sausage flavors the potatoes naturally, while onions, peppers, and garlic add layers of depth. Ideal for serving family-style or in a skillet for a rustic presentation, it’s both easy and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or chives for garnish, shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Push potatoes aside, add sausage slices, and sear until browned.
- Stir in onions and bell peppers, cooking until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Add garlic during the last minute.
- Season with smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Optional: sprinkle cheese over the top and cover for a minute to melt. Garnish with parsley or chives.
- Serve hot, straight from the skillet or plated with sides.
Notes
- Pre-cooking potatoes slightly gives extra crispness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning.
- Fresh herbs at the end brighten flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg