👉Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Smoked Sausage

Preheat the Oven:

1. Set the Temperature: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures it’s hot and ready when you need it.

Prepare the Sausage: 2. Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage until cooked through. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

Sauté the Aromatics: 3. Cook Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté the finely diced onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. This step enhances their natural sweetness and flavor.

Combine Ingredients: 4. Mix Everything Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, cooked sausage, sautéed onions and garlic, shredded cheese, ranch dressing mix, milk, and melted butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is evenly coated.

Transfer to Baking Dish: 5. Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. This ensures even cooking.

Bake the Dish: 6. Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes. This allows the potatoes to cook through thoroughly. 7. Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is beautifully golden brown.

Garnish and Serve: 8. Add Final Touches: Garnish with chopped green onions just before serving. This adds a fresh, vibrant touch to the dish. 9. Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy the hearty, comforting flavors.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Storage:

• Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: You can freeze this dish for up to 2 months. Let it cool completely before transferring it to a freezer-safe container.

Reheating:

• Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through, about 20-25 minutes.
• Microwave: For quicker reheating, microwave individual portions on high for 2-3 minutes, or until hot.