Description
Hearty Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage bring comfort and flavor to your dinner table, blending rustic ingredients with zesty ranch seasoning. Crispy potato edges, melted cheese, and savory sausage promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 regular size bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
Seasoning:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and sizzle the smoked sausage, bell peppers, and onions until they develop a golden-brown color and release a fragrant aroma, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the caramelized sausage and vegetable mixture into the crockpot, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Pour the frozen hash browns directly into the crockpot, spreading them evenly across the sausage and vegetable mixture.
- Whisk together the heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, and ranch seasoning in a separate bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Drizzle the creamy mixture over the hash browns, ensuring complete coverage, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top for an extra layer of richness.
- Gently fold all ingredients to distribute the seasonings and create a uniform consistency throughout the dish.
- Cover the crockpot and set to high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, allowing the potatoes to become tender and the cheese to melt into a luxurious sauce.
- Once cooking is complete, stir the dish to integrate all flavors and ensure a creamy texture.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering a comforting blend of smoky sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty ranch flavors.
Notes
- Sauté ingredients first to develop deeper, richer flavor profiles before slow cooking, which helps caramelize vegetables and enhance overall taste complexity.
- For healthier alternatives, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or low-fat milk, and use turkey sausage to reduce calories and fat content while maintaining delicious texture.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like chives or parsley during final stirring to brighten dish and introduce fresh, vibrant flavor notes that complement the creamy base.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by selecting gluten-free ranch seasoning packet and checking ingredient labels for potential wheat-based additives in soups and sausages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (high) or 4 hours (low)
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg