Here’s a hearty, down-home recipe for Smothered Sausage & Potatoes Bake—a one-pan wonder that’s savory, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight comfort food 🍽️🥔🌭
🧄 Smothered Sausage & Potatoes Bake
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs smoked sausage (beef, pork, or turkey), sliced into rounds
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
🔥 Instructions:
- Prep the Veggies & Sausage Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, toss sliced potatoes, onions, bell peppers, and sausage with oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Layer and Smother Spread mixture evenly in a greased baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk flour into chicken broth and pour over the dish to help create a light gravy.
- Bake Until Tender Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45–55 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes to brown the top.
- Serve and Enjoy Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or a side salad.
Want to add cheese, swap in sweet potatoes, or spice it up with Cajun seasoning? I’ve got tasty twists ready whenever you are.
