Description
Sausage and potatoes skillet brings comfort right to your dinner table, melding hearty ingredients in one simple, satisfying pan. Crispy sausage links and tender potato chunks create a quick meal that fills bellies and warms hearts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 yellow onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cut 1 lb smoked sausage into ½-inch thick rounds, creating uniform slices for even cooking.
- Dice 4 medium potatoes into 1-inch cubes, keeping the nutritious skin intact.
- Chop 1 yellow onion into small, consistent pieces to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for exactly 2 minutes.
- Toss sausage rounds into the hot skillet, searing for 3-4 minutes until edges transform to a golden brown.
- Add potato cubes and chopped onions to the sizzling sausage, creating a colorful medley.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder across the ingredients, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Gently mix all components so each morsel receives an equal coating of seasonings.
- Cover the skillet and allow contents to simmer at medium heat for 15-18 minutes, stirring every 4-5 minutes.
- Test potato tenderness by piercing with a fork; they should yield easily without resistance.
- Remove skillet from heat when potatoes reach a beautiful golden hue and sausage develops a crispy exterior.
- Finely chop 2 tbsp fresh parsley and shower over the finished dish for a bright, herbal touch.
- Transfer piping hot skillet directly to the table for an inviting, rustic serving presentation.
Notes
- Cut sausage and potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to prevent sticking and achieve a nice golden-brown crust on the potatoes and sausage.
- For a lighter version, swap smoked sausage for turkey sausage and reduce the olive oil to cut down on calories.
- Add bell peppers or other vegetables for extra nutrition and color, making the skillet meal more versatile and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg