Description
Smoked Sausage and Potatoes lets you savor a simple, satisfying dinner with minimal cleanup. Your skillet becomes a delicious canvas where tender sausage and crispy potatoes create a comforting meal in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 lb smoked sausage
Side Vegetables:
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb of smoked sausage into even rounds and chop 1.5 lbs baby potatoes into consistent bite-sized chunks.
- Finely dice one small onion and mince two garlic cloves with a sharp knife.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F.
- Add potatoes and sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme across the surface.
- Cook potatoes for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes until they develop golden-brown edges and become tender.
- Transfer potatoes to a separate plate and keep warm.
- Pour remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil into the same skillet, increasing heat to medium-high at 375°F.
- Arrange sausage rounds in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until edges caramelize and brown.
- Remove sausage and set aside with potatoes.
- Reduce heat to medium at 325°F and sauté onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return sausage and potatoes to the skillet, pouring ¼ cup chicken broth if desired.
- Gently stir to combine and warm everything for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with ¼ cup chopped parsley and optional ½ cup Parmesan cheese before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture and even cooking.
- Season the potatoes generously with spices before browning to develop deep, rich flavor.
- Drain excess fat from the sausage after cooking to keep the dish from becoming too greasy.
- For a lighter version, swap smoked sausage with turkey sausage or chicken sausage to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg