Cheesy Ranch Potato Bake with Sausage
This easy sheet pan dinner combines crispy baby potatoes, smoky sausage, and melted cheddar cheese with zesty ranch seasoning for a budget-friendly meal the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Smoked sausage Make sure it's halal-certified and pork-free
- 4 cups Baby potatoes Halved or quartered, depending on size
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For getting everything nice and crispy
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix Double-check it's halal-certified
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Because garlic makes everything better
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds that savory depth
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground if you're feeling fancy
- 1 ½ cups Shredded cheddar cheese Or mix it up with your favorites
- ½ cup Sour cream Optional, but highly recommended
- Handful Fresh parsley For garnish, totally optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash and halve or quarter the baby potatoes. Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds.
- In a small bowl, combine ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Toss potatoes in a large bowl with olive oil and half of the seasoning mix until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread potatoes in a single layer and scatter sausage slices on top.
- Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until potatoes are golden brown and fork-tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes and sausage. Return to oven for 5 minutes until melted.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
Pro tips: Maintain a proper potato-to-sausage ratio (4 cups potatoes to 1 pound sausage). Avoid overcrowding the pan. Mix different cheeses for varied flavor. Optional spicy or veggie variations available.