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A serving of smothered potatoes and sausage on a plate.

Smothered Potatoes and Sausage

A hearty and flavorful one-pan dish combining tender potatoes and savory sausage, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Heavy bottomed for even cooking
  • 1 Cutting Board For slicing ingredients
  • 1 Knife Sharp for cutting potatoes and sausage
  • 1 Spatula For stirring and flipping

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Medium Russet Potatoes Sliced evenly
  • 12 oz Smoked Sausage Sliced into rounds
  • 1 Medium Onion Sliced
  • 1 Bell Pepper Sliced any color
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth Optional for moisture

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients. Slice the potatoes, sausage, onion, and bell pepper evenly. Mince the garlic.
    4 Medium Russet Potatoes, 12 oz Smoked Sausage Sliced into rounds, 1 Medium Onion Sliced, 1 Bell Pepper Sliced
    Sliced potatoes, sausage, onion, and bell pepper arranged on a cutting board.
  • Heat the skillet. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
    2 tbsp Olive Oil
    A skillet with heated olive oil.
  • Brown the sausage. Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
    12 oz Smoked Sausage Sliced into rounds
    Sliced sausage browning in a skillet.
  • Sauté the vegetables. In the same skillet, add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened.
    2 cloves Garlic Minced, 1 tsp Paprika, 1/2 tsp Onion Powder, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
    Onions, bell peppers, and garlic sautéing in a skillet.
  • Add potatoes and seasonings. Stir in sliced potatoes and season with paprika, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme.
    4 Medium Russet Potatoes, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
    Sliced potatoes in a skillet with seasonings sprinkled on top.
  • Cook until tender. Stir occasionally, cooking for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes soften. Add chicken broth if needed.
    4 Medium Russet Potatoes, 1/4 cup Chicken Broth, 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust
    Potatoes cooking in a skillet with chicken broth.
  • Combine with sausage. Return the sausage to the skillet and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
    12 oz Smoked Sausage Sliced into rounds, 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
    Smoked sausage mixed with cooked potatoes in a skillet.
  • Rest and serve. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    A serving of smothered potatoes and sausage on a plate.

Notes

  • - For extra spice, add red pepper flakes.
  • - Substitute smoked sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
  • - Serve with a fried egg on top for a breakfast twist.
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