Simple ingredients come together to create something beautiful. The flavors are on point, and the textures are gorgeous. The blend of crispy potatoes, tender sausage, caramelized onions, and peppers will have you on cloud nine! Plus, if your paycheck doesn’t hit the bank until Friday, sausage and potatoes are here to save the day. Satisfyingly hearty sausage and potatoes are incredibly affordable. No matter the name, you can find them on breakfast and dinner menus everywhere in the southern US and beyond. So enjoy a practical meal made with readily available ingredients, a cast iron skillet, and oil or bacon drippings (all key elements in Southern comfort food). 👌
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Sausage and Potatoes
Prep Potatoes and Sausage
Season your potatoes with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss them thoroughly to coat every potato chunk with the seasoning. (Photo 1) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium, then carefully add the seasoned potatoes, spreading them out in a single layer for even cooking. Cook the potatoes for approximately 3 minutes on each side. Turn them occasionally to ensure they brown evenly and develop a crisp, golden crust (about 6 minutes total). Once the potatoes are nicely browned, transfer them to a plate with a slotted spoon. Set aside. (Photo 2) Sausage – Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the sausage to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until the sausage is browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Once cooked, remove the sausage from the skillet, place it on a separate plate, and set aside. (Photos 3-4) Onions – In the same skillet, add the chopped onions. Sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent and slightly softened. (Photos 5-6)
Put it All Together
Seasonings – Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and paprika to the skillet with the onions. Continue to sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes fragrant and the spices combine well with the onions. (Photo 7) Bell Pepper – Add the chopped red bell pepper. Cook for a minute, occasionally stirring, until the pepper starts to soften. (Photos 8-9) Assemble – Return the browned potatoes and sausage to the skillet. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients and allow them to heat through for 2-3 minutes. (Photo 10) Serve – Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh greens, such as parsley or chives, for color and flavor. Serve immediately while hot.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can make this dish a day before, but I don’t recommend it. If you reheat it in the microwave, the potatoes get pretty mushy. And if you reheat it on the stovetop, you’ll need to add more oil to the pan to keep things from mushing, sticking, and burning. If you’re up for a challenge – go for it anyway. Let the sausage and potatoes cool completely before refrigerating them in an airtight container, and then reheat the next day.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve sausage and potatoes hot out of the pan while the potatoes are still nice and crispy. You might want to drizzle some hot sauce on top, like I do. Refrigerate leftover potatoes and sausage in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or stovetop with a tablespoon or two of oil. Please note that this dish tastes best fresh from the skillet but also goes great in a cleaning-out-the-fridge soup.
What Goes With Sausage and Potatoes
This meal can certainly stand on its own two feet, but it also goes great with Southern fried cabbage or sauerkraut. Some hot water cornbread or oven-roasted corn on the cob wouldn’t hurt either. 😉
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