Here’s a hearty, cozy Baked Potato with Sausage and Herbs recipe—easy and very satisfying 🥔🌿
Baked Potato with Sausage & Herbs
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 3–4 russet potatoes
- 12 oz sausage (smoked sausage, chicken sausage, or pork sausage)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp butter (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, chives, or thyme)
Optional toppings
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese
- Cracked red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bake the potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Scrub potatoes, poke a few holes with a fork, rub lightly with oil and salt.
- Bake directly on the rack for 50–60 minutes, until tender.
- Cook the sausage
- Slice sausage into rounds or chunks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add onion (if using) and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and herbs; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble
- Slice potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Add butter if using.
- Spoon sausage mixture over the potatoes.
- Finish with fresh herbs and any toppings you like.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Scoop out some potato, mix with sausage, then stuff back in and broil 3–5 minutes.
- Veggie add-in: Mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach work great.
- Creamy version: Stir a little sour cream or cheese into the sausage mixture before topping.
Want a sheet-pan version or a cheesy stuffed baked potato twist?
