Here’s a simple and hearty recipe for a Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake—perfect for an easy dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (Andouille or Kielbasa work great)
- 1.5 lbs potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese for topping
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep vegetables and sausage:
- Dice potatoes, chop onion and bell peppers, slice sausage.
- In a large bowl, toss potatoes, onion, peppers, garlic, olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble bake:
- Spread the potato and veggie mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Scatter sausage slices on top.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir gently, and bake another 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and edges are slightly crispy.
- Optional finishing touches:
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake another 5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
💡 Tips:
- For faster cooking, parboil potatoes for 5–7 minutes before baking.
- You can swap potatoes for sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Leftovers taste amazing reheated for breakfast with eggs.
If you want, I can give a slow cooker version too, so you can throw it together in the morning and have it ready by dinner.
Do you want me to do that?
