Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
This Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes dish is a hearty, one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and caramelized onions are roasted to perfection and topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 package smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
- 5 large potatoes (peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes)
- Olive oil
- Fine sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Sweet paprika (to taste)
- Dried thyme (to taste)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large baking tray with foil and drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Spread the oil evenly over the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Sausage and Potatoes:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced smoked sausage, chopped onion, and cubed potatoes.
- Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Toss everything together with your hands until evenly coated.
- Roast:
- Spread the sausage, onion, and potato mixture onto the prepared baking tray in an even layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
- Add the Cheese:
- Once the potatoes are cooked, remove the tray from the oven and scatter the grated sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Return the tray to the oven (turned off) for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve:
- Serve the roasted sausage and potatoes hot, straight from the oven.
This Roasted Smoked Sausage and Potatoes dish is a simple yet flavorful meal that’s sure to please the whole family. The combination of smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and melted cheese is pure comfort food at its best. Enjoy! 🥔🧀