Description
This smoked sausage and potato recipe is the ultimate comfort food—crispy potatoes, smoky sausage, and caramelized veggies all cooked in one skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, it’s flavorful, hearty, and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1½ lbs baby gold or red potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheddar, parsley, or baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sausage; cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add potatoes; season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden and tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in onions, peppers, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Return sausage to the pan; toss everything together for 3–5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with thyme or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- To make this dish dairy-free, skip the butter and use only olive oil.
- For extra crispiness, roast the potatoes halfway in the oven before finishing in the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg