Description

This smoked sausage and potato bake is a hearty, cheesy casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. With crispy roasted potatoes, smoky sausage, and melty cheese, it’s comfort food made easy and endlessly adaptable.

Ingredients

Scale

13–16 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa, andouille, chicken, or turkey), sliced
2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold, russet, or red), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 large bell pepper (any color), diced
2–3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a blend)
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut into 1-inch cubes, keeping them as even as possible.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Add minced garlic if desired.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
While potatoes roast, slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Dice the onion and bell pepper.
Remove the dish from the oven. Add sausage slices, diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic (if not added earlier). Toss gently to combine.
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
Remove foil. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 10–15 more minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden and potatoes are fork-tender.
Check for doneness by piercing a potato chunk with a fork. Sausage should be sizzling and cheese fully melted.
Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra crispy potatoes, pat them dry before tossing with oil and pre-roast as directed. You can swap in sweet potatoes, add extra veggies, or use your favorite cheese blend. To make ahead, assemble up to a day in advance and refrigerate; add 5–10 minutes to baking time if cold. Leftovers reheat well and are great for breakfast with a fried egg on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/6th of the casserole
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 780
Fat: 21
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 3
Protein: 16

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