A hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly dinner made with smoky sausage, golden potatoes, onions, and peppers all cooked together in one skillet. It’s quick, satisfying, and perfect for a busy weeknight.
🌭 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1½ lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, quartered
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Potatoes
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into small, evenly sized pieces so they cook quickly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the potatoes and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to brown.
2. Add the Broth
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet.
Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook for another 8–10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the lid and allow any remaining liquid to evaporate.
3. Brown the Sausage
Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet.
Add the butter and sliced smoked sausage.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the sausage is nicely browned.
4. Add the Vegetables
Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic.
Stir everything together and cook for another 5–7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
Add red pepper flakes if you want some heat.
5. Add Cheese
If using cheese, sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the skillet.
Cover for 1–2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve this skillet meal hot with:
- A fresh green salad
- Steamed broccoli
- Green beans
- Coleslaw
- Corn on the cob
- Crusty bread
⭐ Tips for the Best Sausage and Potato Skillet
- Cut the potatoes into small, evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- Use a large skillet so the potatoes and sausage have enough room to brown.
- Don’t stir the potatoes constantly; letting them sit against the hot pan helps create crispy edges.
- Smoked sausage, kielbasa, turkey sausage, or chicken sausage can all work well.
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach for extra vegetables.
- For a spicy version, use hot smoked sausage and add extra red pepper flakes.
⏱️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: About 35–40 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Cuisine: American comfort food
Method: One-pan skillet