Description
Whipping up sausage and potato skillet becomes a quick dinner solution for busy nights. Crispy sausage and tender potatoes blend perfectly in this hearty one-pan meal that’ll satisfy your hunger in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
Garnish and Serving:
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb smoked sausage into half-inch rounds. Place a 12-inch skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add 1 lb halved baby potatoes to the skillet. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Transfer potatoes to a separate plate. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sausage slices.
- Brown sausage for 4-5 minutes, rotating pieces to ensure even caramelization on both sides. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Toss 1 diced onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves into the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften and release their aroma.
- Return potatoes and sausage to the skillet. Pour ¼ cup chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Add 1 teaspoon hot sauce if desired. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to meld flavors and warm through completely.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serve immediately while hot and steaming.
Notes
- Potato Choice: Opt for waxy potatoes like baby reds or Yukon golds that hold their shape and crisp up beautifully when skillet-cooked.
- Sausage Swap: Experiment with different sausage varieties like chorizo, andouille, or turkey sausage for unique flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Heat Control: Keep your skillet at medium heat to ensure even browning without burning the potatoes or sausage.
- Vegetarian Adaptation: Replace sausage with plant-based sausage or extra firm tofu, and use vegetable stock for a meat-free version that’s just as satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 21-26 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg