Cheesy Sausage and Potato Skillet (Printable)

Golden potatoes, savory smoked sausage, and melted cheddar come together in this easy one-pan skillet bake.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.75 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dairy

07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Spices & Pantry

10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add butter, then sauté onions and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
04 - Add diced potatoes, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8–10 minutes until potatoes begin to soften and edges are golden.
05 - Return sausage to the skillet. Add milk and half the cheese; stir well to combine.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan so you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing dishes
  • The cheese creates this incredible golden crust that makes people fight over the corner pieces
  • It tastes like it simmered all day but actually comes together in under an hour
02 -
  • Do not skip the step of browning the sausage first, those crispy bits add depth you cannot get any other way
  • Cut your potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes after baking, this makes serving so much easier
03 -
  • If your sausage is especially lean, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil before sautéing the vegetables
  • Grate your own cheese from a block instead of buying pre shredded, it melts so much better

Go Back