Cheesy Sausage and Potato Skillet Bake (Print Version)

Golden potatoes, savory sausage, and melted cheddar in a bubbling oven-baked skillet.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.75 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish

→ Dairy

07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Spices & Pantry

10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add butter, then sauté onions and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
04 - Add diced potatoes, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8–10 minutes until potatoes begin to soften and edges are golden.
05 - Return sausage to the skillet. Add milk and half the cheese; stir well to combine.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to relax
  • The potatoes get perfectly tender while developing those crispy golden edges we all crave
  • It feeds a hungry crowd without requiring any fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients
02 -
  • Cutting potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes ensures they all cook at the same rate
  • Letting the potatoes develop some color on the stovetop before baking adds crucial flavor
  • Using an oven-safe skillet means you can go from stovetop to oven without dirtying another dish
03 -
  • A cast iron skillet creates the best crust, but any oven-safe pan works perfectly
  • Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded makes a huge difference in how smoothly it melts

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