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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage is a comforting crockpot casserole featuring tender shredded hash browns cooked with smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and onions in a creamy, cheesy ranch-flavored sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for easy weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.

Ingredients

Sausage and Vegetables

  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced (any color)
  • 1 onion, diced

Potatoes and Dairy

  • 1 regular size bag of frozen shredded hash browns (about 20 oz)
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can cheddar cheese soup (about 10.5 oz)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)

Seasoning

  • 1 packet ranch seasoning

Instructions

  1. Sauté sausage and vegetables: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the sliced smoked sausage, bell peppers, and diced onion until they are slightly browned and aromatic, about 5-7 minutes. This step is optional but recommended for enhanced flavor.
  2. Transfer to crockpot: Move the sautéed sausage and vegetable mixture into your crockpot to prepare for slow cooking.
  3. Add potatoes and dairy: Add the frozen shredded hash browns, heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese into the crockpot on top of the sausage mixture.
  4. Combine ingredients: Stir everything well in the crockpot to combine all the ingredients evenly for consistent flavor throughout.
  5. Cook in crockpot: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted into a creamy, cohesive sauce.
  6. Serve: Before serving, stir the mixture well to distribute ingredients evenly and enjoy this warm, cheesy ranch potato and sausage casserole.

Notes

  • Sautéing the sausage and vegetables before adding to the crockpot boosts flavor but can be skipped for quicker prep.
  • You can use any color bell peppers according to your preference or availability.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes along with the ranch seasoning.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave or oven.
  • Feel free to substitute the smoked sausage with chicken sausage or another protein of your choice.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cheesy-ranch-potatoes-and-sausage-recipe-2/