Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage

Ingredients :

Main Components:

• 1 lb Monon Meats Smoked Sausage

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes

• 1 cup sharp white cheddar

Flavor Base:

• 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
• ½ cup whole milk
• ¼ cup European butter
• 1 sweet onion
• 2 cloves roasted garlic
• ½ cup fresh chives

Instructions : 

1. Prep:
   Preheat oven to 375°F.
   Thinly slice smoked sausage.
   Dice potatoes into ½” cubes.

2. Sear Sausage:
   Brown sausage in cast iron skillet over medium heat. Remove.

3. Sauté Aromatics:
   In same skillet, cook diced onion + minced garlic until soft.

4. Combine:
   In bowl, mix:

   • Potatoes

   • Sausage

   • Onion/garlic

   • Shredded cheddar

   • Ranch mix

   • Milk

   • Melted butter

   • S&P

5. Bake:
   Transfer to greased ceramic baker.
   Cover with foil → bake 60 mins.
   Uncover → bake 15 mins until golden.

6. Garnish:
   Top with fresh chives.