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“Homemade cheesy sausage and potato skillet recipe with melted cheddar, golden potatoes, and browned sausage on a white kitchen counter, captured from above.”

Cheesy Sausage and Potato Skillet Recipe

Creamy, hearty, and family-friendly! This one-pan cheesy sausage and potato skillet delivers smoky sausage, crispy-edged potatoes, and gooey cheddar in about 30 minutes—minimal prep, maximum comfort.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting: 2 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 540kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch cast iron skillet Best for crispy potato edges
  • 1 Lid (or aluminum foil/baking sheet) To melt cheese evenly
  • 1 Large metal spatula Helps flip without breaking potatoes
  • 1 Wooden spoon Gentle stirring; won’t scratch cast iron
  • 1 Cheese grater For freshly shredded cheddar
  • 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife Clean, uniform cuts
  • 1 Cutting board Room to prep all ingredients
  • 1 Garlic press Optional; faster garlic prep

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb baby potatoes Quartered; Yukon Gold or red
  • 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa) Sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Sharp; mix with Monterey Jack if desired
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced Red/yellow for sweetness
  • 1 medium onion, diced Yellow or sweet
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh for best flavor
  • 3 tablespoon butter For browning and flavor
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil Helps crisp potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Enhances smokiness
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder Layered garlic flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder Savory depth
  • salt & black pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Garnish
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream Optional; for extra-creamy variation

Instructions

  • Wash/quarter potatoes; slice sausage; dice pepper/onion; mince garlic; shred cheese; set seasonings.
  • Heat skillet over medium-high 5 minutes.
  • Add olive oil + 2 tablespoon butter; melt completely.
  • Add potatoes in single layer; season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic & onion powder.
  • Cook 12–15 min, stirring every ~4 min until golden and fork-tender.
  • Push potatoes to sides; add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to center.
  • Sauté sliced sausage 3–4 min until edges brown.
  • Add peppers & onions; toss all together 5–7 min; add garlic for last 1 min.
  • Reduce heat to low; sprinkle cheddar evenly.
  • Cover 2–3 min until cheese melts and bubbles.
  • Remove from heat; garnish parsley; rest 2 minutes.
  • Scoop and serve hot.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 1.8mg