🔪 Directions
Step 1: Prep the oven and ingredients
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Toss and season
In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, sausage, bell pepper, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
Step 3: Bake it up
Spread the mixture evenly in your baking dish. Bake for about 40–45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are golden and fork-tender and the sausage is sizzling at the edges.
Optional step: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and return to the oven until melted and bubbly.
Step 4: Garnish and serve
Top with chopped parsley or green onions for a fresh pop of color and serve hot.
🍽 Tips & Variations
Add veggies: Try zucchini, mushrooms, or broccoli for more nutrition and flavor.
Spice it up: Add a dash of cayenne or hot sauce if you like a little heat.
Make it a breakfast bake: Crack a few eggs on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a brunch-worthy upgrade.
Swap the meat: Turkey sausage, kielbasa, or even chorizo work wonderfully.
❤️ Why It’s a Keeper
The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity and flexibility. It’s the kind of recipe you can make your own—whether you’re using what’s in the fridge, feeding a crowd, or just want a stress-free dinner that tastes like you spent hours on it.
It’s rustic, filling, and just plain delicious. Plus, leftovers (if you have any!) reheat beautifully and can even be turned into a breakfast hash the next day.
Final Thought:
Sometimes, comfort doesn’t come from a fancy dish—it comes from the smell of smoked sausage sizzling in the oven and the golden crackle of roasted potatoes. This Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake isn’t just a recipe—it’s a kitchen win you’ll come back to again and again.
