Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage (Printable Format)

Tender potatoes and smoked sausage baked in a creamy ranch sauce with melted cheese. A filling one-dish comfort meal.

# What You'll Gather:

→ Meat & Potatoes

01 - 1 pound smoked sausage, thinly sliced
02 - 2 pounds potatoes, diced

→ Sauce & Seasonings

03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 packet ranch dressing mix
05 - 1/2 cup milk
06 - 1/4 cup melted butter
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

08 - 1 onion, finely diced
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 cup green onions, chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Brown sliced sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until done. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, cook diced onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
04 - Combine potatoes, cooked sausage, onion mixture, cheese, ranch mix, milk, and butter in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Transfer to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
06 - Top with chopped green onions before serving.

# Important Tips:

01 - Test potatoes with a fork for tenderness before removing from oven
02 - Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving