Here’s a simple, hearty, and flavorful recipe for Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet — perfect for a quick dinner 🥔🌭🍳:
🥘 Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika, fresh parsley, or bell peppers for extra flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Sausage
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Potatoes
- Add remaining oil to the skillet.
- Sauté diced potatoes, stirring occasionally, for 10–15 minutes until golden and almost tender.
- Add onions (and optional bell peppers) halfway through cooking.
3️⃣ Combine & Season
- Stir in garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return sausage to the skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika or herbs.
4️⃣ Finish & Serve
- Cook another 3–5 minutes until everything is heated through and potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
🌟 Tips
- Crispier potatoes: Parboil diced potatoes 5 minutes before sautéing.
- One-pan dinner: Add vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or green beans for a complete meal.
- Meal prep: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat in a skillet for best texture.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version where the smoked sausage and potatoes cook together hands-off, staying tender and flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
