20-Minute Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet – A Quick and Easy One-Pan Meal

20-Minute Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet – Looking for a quick and delicious one-pan meal that can be made in just 20 minutes? Look no further than this Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet recipe! This hearty dish is packed with flavor and is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need something quick and easy to make.

This recipe has become a household favorite for my family. It all started when my husband came home from work one day and wanted something hearty and satisfying for dinner. We didn’t have a lot of time, but I remembered this recipe and decided to give it a try. We were both blown away by how delicious it was and how quickly it came together. Since then, it has become a go-to recipe for us and our little family.

Why This Recipe is a Must-Try?

• Quick and easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes.
• One-pan meal that saves time on cleanup.
• Packed with flavor from smoked sausage, Italian seasoning, and red chili pepper flakes.
• Versatile – use any hot sauce you prefer to add a kick of heat.
• Can be made with low-sodium chicken, beef or vegetable stock.
• Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal on the table in no time.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. (650g) small baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 package smoked sausage (about 14 oz or 400g)
• 4 tablespoons (60ml) olive oil (or butter, or ghee)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium chicken stock (or beef, vegetable…)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce of your choice (we used Sriracha)
• Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
• Chopped parsley, for garnish
• Grated Parmesan, optional

Directions:

In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the baby potatoes to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden and cooked through, around 10-12 minutes, stirring regularly. Transfer potatoes to a plate and set aside.

In the same skillet with the remaining tablespoon oil, brown the sliced smoked sausage on all sides for around 5 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and red bell pepper and season with red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook smoked sausage for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.

Deglaze with 1/4 cup stock, stir in the hot sauce and stir to coat the smoked sausage and veggies.

Add the cooked potatoes back to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes:

• If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, you can use any oven-safe skillet or pan instead. Just be sure to adjust cooking times as needed.
• This recipe is quite versatile, so feel free to swap out the smoked sausage for any other type of sausage you prefer. And if you’re vegetarian or vegan, you can easily make this dish by using plant-based sausage instead.
• For an extra kick of flavor, try adding some grated Parmesan cheese on top of the dish before serving.
• If you want to make this recipe even quicker and easier, you can use pre-cooked potatoes instead of boiling them yourself.

The 20-Minute Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet is a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and filling meal that your whole family will love. The combination of smoked sausage, tender potatoes, and sautéed veggies is a classic one that never gets old, and the addition of Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce gives this dish a spicy kick that’s sure to wake up your taste buds. Whether you’re a fan of smoked sausage or just looking for a new dinner idea, this recipe is definitely worth a try!

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage for this recipe?

Yes! This recipe is very flexible, so feel free to use any type of sausage you prefer.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

While this dish is best served fresh, you can definitely prep the ingredients ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.

Can I freeze this dish?

We don’t recommend freezing this recipe, as the potatoes can become mushy when thawed.

What should I serve with this dish?

This recipe is pretty filling on its own, but if you want to round out the meal, try serving it with a simple green salad or some crusty bread.

Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can! To make this dish in a slow cooker, simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is cooked through.

20-Minute Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet

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This hearty dish is packed with flavor and is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need something quick and easy to make.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 lb. 650g small baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 onion minced
• 1 red bell pepper sliced
• 1 package smoked sausage about 14 oz or 400g
• 4 tablespoons 60ml olive oil (or butter, or ghee)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup 60ml low-sodium chicken stock (or beef, vegetable…)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce of your choice we used Sriracha
• Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish
• Grated Parmesan optional

Instructions

 

• In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the baby potatoes to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden and cooked through, around 10-12 minutes, stirring regularly. Transfer potatoes to a plate and set aside.
• In the same skillet with the remaining tablespoon oil, brown the sliced smoked sausage on all sides for around 5 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and red bell pepper and season with red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook smoked sausage for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
• Deglaze with 1/4 cup stock, stir in the hot sauce and stir to coat the smoked sausage and veggies.
• Add the cooked potatoes back to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, you can use any oven-safe skillet or pan instead. Just be sure to adjust cooking times as needed.

This recipe is quite versatile, so feel free to swap out the smoked sausage for any other type of sausage you prefer. And if you're vegetarian or vegan, you can easily make this dish by using plant-based sausage instead.

For an extra kick of flavor, try adding some grated Parmesan cheese on top of the dish before serving.

If you want to make this recipe even quicker and easier, you can use pre-cooked potatoes instead of boiling them yourself.

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