One-Pot Loaded Potato Sausage Skillet (Print)

Savory sausage, potatoes, peppers, and cheese meld into a comforting one-pan, family-style dinner.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
02 - 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 large onion, sliced
05 - 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into strips
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasoning

07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Topping

13 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
14 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - Sour cream, for serving (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add halved potatoes, cut-side down, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and tender. Season with salt and pepper.
02 - Push potatoes to one side of the skillet and add sliced sausage. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and heated through.
03 - Add sliced onion and bell pepper strips to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften and start to caramelize. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the skillet. Toss gently to combine ingredients thoroughly.
05 - Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts.
06 - Top with fresh parsley and sliced green onions. Serve directly from the skillet with dollops of sour cream if desired.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Uses only one pan which means less mess to clean
  • Quick to prepare and ready in about half an hour
  • Family pleasing comfort food with budget friendly ingredients
  • Gluten free and naturally adaptable for different diets
  • Endlessly customizable with what you have on hand
02 -
  • Packed with protein from sausage and cheese for a filling meal
  • Easy to double for a crowd or meal prepping leftovers
  • Freezes without the toppings for fast future dinners
03 -
  • For deeply golden potatoes give them time in the pan and resist stirring too soon. Browning is flavor
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the best caramelization and longest lasting heat for melting cheese
  • Shred your own cheese for meltier results. Pre cut cheese never melts quite as smoothly

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