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Golden melted cheese on top of cheesy ranch potatoes and smoked sausage

Cheesy Ranch Potato & Sausage Bake

A hearty one-pan dinner made with sliced potatoes, smoky sausage, melty cheddar, and ranch seasoning. Quick, family-friendly, and full of comfort food flavor.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: Cheesy ranch potatoes and sausage in oven, Cheesy ranch potatoes and smoked sausage slow, Easy cheesy ranch potatoes and smoked sausage
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Resting: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 460kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish Glass or ceramic preferred
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For coating potatoes
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing potatoes and sausage
  • 1 Cutting board For all chopping needs
  • 1 Cheese grater Freshly shredding cheese
  • 1 Aluminum foil For covering dish during baking
  • 1 Mandoline slicer Optional, for uniform potato slices
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 400°F

Ingredients

  • ¼ lbs Russet potatoes Sliced into ¼-inch rounds, skin on
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage Sliced into ½-inch coins
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese Sharp, freshly shredded
  • 1 oz Ranch seasoning One packet
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream
  • 0.25 cup Whole milk
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil For drizzling
  • 1 Yellow onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced

Optional Additions

  • 0.5 cup Bacon bits For smokiness
  • 0.25 cup Fresh chives Chopped, for garnish
  • 0.5 cup Frozen corn
  • 1 Bell pepper Diced
  • 0.25 teaspoon Paprika For color

Instructions

  • Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 more minutes.
  • Slice and prep all ingredients including potatoes, sausage, onion, and garlic.
  • Mix ranch seasoning, sour cream, milk, and olive oil in a bowl.
  • Coat sliced potatoes in the mixture until evenly coated.
  • Layer potatoes, sausage, and onion into the baking dish.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 more minutes.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with chives, bacon bits, or paprika if using, and serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2.1mg