Creamy Ranch Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake
A comforting casserole blending tender potatoes, smoky halal-friendly sausage, and cheddar cheese in a creamy ranch sauce. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings with golden-brown toppings and robust flavors.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- Smoked sausage (turkey or beef), sliced into ½-inch rounds - 1 lb
- Baby potatoes (red or Yukon Gold), halved - 1.5 lbs
- Shredded cheddar cheese - 2 cups
- Ranch seasoning mix (salt-free preferred) - 1 packet (1 oz)
- Sour cream - 1 cup
- Chicken broth (low-sodium optional) - ½ cup
- Salt and black pepper - To taste
- Oil or cooking spray - As needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice sausage into ½-inch thick rounds. Halve baby potatoes for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix ranch seasoning, sour cream, chicken broth, and salt/pepper to taste.
- Layer potatoes and sausage in the dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese.
- Pour the ranch mixture over the top. Cover with remaining cheese.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake 15 more minutes until golden.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for lighter version
Substitute vegetable broth for vegetarian adaptation
Adjust cheese amount for dietary preferences
Dish can be assembled ahead of baking time
Substitute vegetable broth for vegetarian adaptation
Adjust cheese amount for dietary preferences
Dish can be assembled ahead of baking time