With tender potatoes and smoky sausage, this easy skillet sausage and potatoes recipe is the perfect hearty dinner made in just one pot. It has sweet, caramelized onions and tender bell peppers, and only takes 30 minutes to make!
Ellen’s Recipe Rundown
- Quick & Easy: One-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes.
- Flavorful: Garlic, green onions, sweet peppers, smoky sausage, and caramelized onions!
- Comforting: This hearty dinner always hits the spot.
- Budget Friendly: Nothing listed here will break the bank.
- Versatile: Change up what sausage you use, how much spice you add, etc.
Ellen’s Notes
I never get tired of this sausage potato skillet! It checks all the right boxes for a weeknight meal – simple, nutritious, delicious, all that jazz. Plus, I tend to change up the ingredients a little each time I make it, which helps me never get sick of it! I like to try different sausages and use whatever color of bell pepper I happen to have on hand. For an even more nutrient-dense variation, check out my equally as easy cabbage, potatoes and sausage recipe!
Key Ingredient Notes
There’s plenty of wiggle room with this easy one pan recipe. Below are a few of the key ingredients with any notes or substitutions, but please check the printable recipe card below for measurements!
- Olive Oil: Or avocado oil – any mild cooking oil will work.
- Onion: A yellow onion is best for this recipe, but you can use a white or red onion.
- Bell Pepper: You can use any color bell pepper. I prefer a sweet red bell pepper, but a more pungent green bell pepper will also work!
- Water: Chicken broth can be used instead of water for more flavor.
- Potatoes: We like to use baby yellow potatoes for this recipe because they cook quickly, are very flavorful, and aren’t as starchy as some other potato varieties.
- Smoked Sausage: You want to use already cooked smoked sausage. Use any variety you enjoy!
How to Make Sausage and Potatoes
Try to cut all of the sausage and veggies in the same size pieces so they all cook evenly. Below is a quick step-by-step recipe overview, please scroll down to the printable recipe card for full instructions.
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- Sauté: Cook the onions in olive oil and butter, then add the bell pepper and garlic and continue sautéing until tender.
- Deglaze: Add the liquid and deglaze the pan, making sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet to get the bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Finish: Add the potatoes, sausage, and seasonings to the skillet, and cook until the potatoes are tender. Serve hot with fresh green onions.
Tips and Variations
- Increase the Heat: Use spicy smoked sausage or add more red pepper flakes. You can also add cayenne pepper or try adding fresh jalapeños or serrano peppers with the bell peppers.
- Deglaze: You can use water, broth, or even white whine to deglaze the pan. We recommend using something with more flavor than water if you can.
- Repurpose Leftovers: Turn these tender potatoes into a breakfast hash, or just reheat them and serve them with your favorite eggs. You can also put leftovers in a tortilla and add some cheese for a rich and hearty potato and sausage taco or quesadilla!
What To Serve With Skillet Potatoes and Sausage
We love plating this hearty, filling dinner with something on the lighter side! Add some greens like roasted green beans, bacon brussels sprouts, or parmesan roasted broccoli.
Sausage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color works)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth, or water
- 1 lb baby yellow potatoes, cut in half
- 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into slices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions, optional garnish
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Instructions
- Over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter to a medium size skillet.
- When butter has melted, add the onions and sauté, stirring often, until translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and garlic and continue to sautéing for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the water and stir, getting all of the bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Add the potatoes, sausage, garlic powder, onion powder and crushed red pepper, stir until well combined.
- Cover loosely with the lid. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork tender.
- When serving, top with a little chopped green onion, if desired. Serve warm.
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This was fabulous! I added broth to nearly cover potatoes and sausage. Let it simmer to thicken. Topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese and green onion. Delicious!