Cheesy Sausage and Potato Skillet (Printable Version)

Crispy potatoes, smoky sausage, and bubbly cheddar cheese baked together in a single skillet for an easy, comforting dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.75 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dairy

07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Spices & Pantry

10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add butter, then sauté onions and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
04 - Add diced potatoes, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes until potatoes begin to soften and edges are golden.
05 - Return sausage to the skillet. Add milk and half the cheese; stir well to combine.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually eating
  • The potatoes get tender in the oven while developing that irresistible golden crust on the bottom
  • Its the kind of comfort food that makes people ask whats that amazing smell
02 -
  • Cutting potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes ensures they cook evenly, or youll end up with some pieces still crunchy while others fall apart
  • Letting the potatoes cook on the stovetop before baking is crucial, otherwise theyll stay raw in the center
  • Use an oven mitt when handling the skillet handle even after baking, because it will stay dangerously hot for a long time
03 -
  • If your skillet handle isnt oven safe, wrap it in several layers of foil before baking
  • Let the dish rest for five minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and makes serving easier

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