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Sausage Potato Skillet

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This brilliant one-skillet dinner brings together smoky sausage, golden crispy potatoes and colorful vegetables in a single pan that'll make your weeknight dinner dreams come true! The potatoes develop this amazing crispy exterior while staying tender inside, and the sausage adds incredible flavor to everything it touches. All the vegetables get perfectly tender while soaking up those delicious smoky flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's endlessly customizable with your favorite cheese or a kick of hot sauce for extra excitement!
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Updated on Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:00:45 GMT
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Let me share my go to weeknight dinner that never fails to please - this incredible Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet. I came up with this recipe when I needed something quick and satisfying after a busy day. The combination of smoky sausage crispy potatoes and caramelized veggies creates pure comfort food magic in under 30 minutes.

Why You'll Love This

This is one of those recipes that just makes everyone happy. The sausage gets nice and browned the potatoes turn golden and crispy and those onions and peppers become perfectly sweet and tender. Plus it's so easy to customize with your favorite toppings I love adding a handful of melty cheese or a dash of hot sauce.

What You'll Need

  • Smoked Sausage: One pound sliced into rounds it adds such great flavor
  • Russet Potatoes: Four medium ones diced up they get so crispy
  • Onion: Just one small one chopped it gets so sweet when cooked
  • Red Bell Pepper: Adds gorgeous color and natural sweetness
  • Garlic Cloves: Fresh minced garlic makes everything better
  • Olive Oil: For getting everything nicely browned
  • Smoked Paprika: My secret weapon for extra smoky goodness
  • Garlic Powder: Because more garlic flavor is always good
  • Salt and Pepper: Season to your taste
  • Fresh Parsley: Adds a pop of freshness at the end
  • Optional Toppings: Get creative with cheese or hot sauce
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Let's Cook Together

Start With The Potatoes
Get your skillet nice and hot add those seasoned potatoes and let them get golden and delicious.
Sausage and Veggies Time
Brown up that sausage then toss in your onions peppers and garlic let everything get caramelized and wonderful.
Bring It All Together
Add those crispy potatoes back in let everything mingle and get happy.
Make It Your Own
Top it however you like I'm partial to some melty cheddar.

Perfect Potato Tips

Here's my secret for the crispiest potatoes give them plenty of space in the pan. If they're crowded they'll steam instead of getting that beautiful golden crust. And don't forget to flip them occasionally so they brown evenly.

Mix It Up

Sometimes I'll use turkey sausage to keep things lighter or swap in sweet potatoes for a change. Love heat? Add some red pepper flakes. The beauty of this dish is how easily it adapts to what you like or what you have on hand.

Keep It Fresh

I love serving this with a crisp green salad and maybe some crusty bread for soaking up all those good flavors. Leftovers keep beautifully for about three days just reheat in a skillet to crisp everything back up.

What Makes It Special

There's something about cooking everything in one skillet that makes the flavors just sing together. The sausage seasons the potatoes the vegetables get all caramelized it's comfort food at its finest.

A Pro Tip

I learned from watching Bobby Flay that using real hardwood smoked sausage makes such a difference in flavor. It's a small detail but it really elevates the whole dish to restaurant quality.

Perfect When You're Busy

This has saved dinner at my house more times than I can count. When you're tired and hungry but still want something delicious this recipe delivers every time. It's become my ultimate backup plan for those hectic weeknights.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What type of sausage works best?
Any smoked sausage like kielbasa, andouille, or turkey sausage works well. Choose your favorite variety based on preferred spice level and flavor.
→ How do I get crispy potatoes?
Don't overcrowd the pan and let potatoes cook undisturbed for a few minutes between stirs. This helps them develop a golden crust.
→ Can I prep ingredients ahead?
Yes, dice the potatoes, slice the sausage, and chop vegetables ahead of time. Store prepped ingredients in the fridge until ready to cook.
→ What can I serve with this?
This is a complete meal on its own, but you can serve with a simple green salad or crusty bread. Add cheese or hot sauce for extra flavor.
→ How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness of the potatoes.

Conclusion

This quick and hearty one-skillet meal combines smoky sausage with crispy potatoes and tender vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in under 30 minutes and can be customized with cheese or hot sauce.

Sausage Potato Skillet

One-pan dinner combining smoked sausage, crispy potatoes, and caramelized vegetables. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 servings)

Dietary: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds.
02 4 medium russet potatoes, diced.
03 1 small onion, chopped.
04 1 red bell pepper, chopped.
05 2 cloves garlic, minced.
06 2 tablespoons olive oil.
07 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
08 ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
09 Salt and pepper to taste.
10 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped.
11 Shredded cheddar cheese for serving (optional).
12 Hot sauce for serving (optional).

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oil, cook diced potatoes with seasonings for 10-12 minutes until golden and tender.

Step 02

Brown sausage 3-4 minutes, add onion, pepper, and garlic, cook 5-7 minutes until caramelized.

Step 03

Return potatoes to skillet, stir and heat through 2-3 minutes.

Step 04

Garnish with parsley, add optional cheese or hot sauce.

Notes

  1. Can use any type of smoked sausage.
  2. Great for weeknight dinner.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large skillet.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (if using cheese).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 400
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
  • Protein: 18 g