Description
A warm and comforting dish combining cheesy goodness, hearty sausage, and fluffy potatoes, perfect for family gatherings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Sausage (pork or turkey)
- Potatoes (Yukon gold or Russet)
- Cheese (shredded cheddar or mozzarella)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Bell pepper
- Herbs (such as thyme or parsley)
- Olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Wash and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it into pieces, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onions and bell peppers. Cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced potatoes to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Stir to coat and cover the skillet.
- Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fork-tender.
- Return the sausage to the skillet, stir to combine, and let mingle for a couple of minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let melt for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to substitute sausage for chicken or add more vegetables like zucchini. Avoid overcooking garlic to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheesy skillet, sausage, potatoes, comfort food, family recipe