Easy Skillet Smoked Sausage and Potatoes

It all starts with browned smoked sausage combined with sautéed onions and garlic. Then we add a creamy tomato-based sauce, zesty seasonings, and potatoes to cook until tender. Stir in some some cooked rice, and it’s ready. It’s a delicious dish that can feed an army, so it makes the perfect family meal or potluck dish.

Looking for more easy one pot dinners? Try this Smoked Sausage Orzo or this Creamy Chicken Pasta next.

Why You’ll Love This Sausage Potato Skillet

• Easy Recipe: This smoked sausage recipe uses simple ingredients and cooks up in one skillet for easy cleanup.
• Full of Flavor: This dish is savory, smoky, and well seasoned making it a flavorful dish that’s so hearty and filling too.
• Great for Weeknights: This skillet meal can be ready in about 35 minutes making it a great option for during the week or any time you need some easy to cook for dinner.

Ingredients

You’ll only need a few basic pantry staples to make this recipe. Outside of the sausage, you might have everything you need in your kitchen right now. If you don’t, you can find everything you need in one quick, in-and-out trip to the grocery store.

• Olive oil: Our cooking oil for browning the sausage and cooking the aromatics. Feel free to use any neutral vegetable oil you prefer.
• Smoked sausage: You can use any variety of smoked sausage that you prefer. These are usually found in the meat section of the grocery store and are generally sold in ropes or links.
• Aromatics: Onion and garlic deepen the flavors.
• Diced tomatoes: Bring a bit of sweetness, savory flavors, and a bit of acidity to the dish.
• Cream of mushroom soup: Adds creaminess and flavor. Feel free to use other creamy soups like cream of chicken or cream of celery.
• Seasoning: Slap Ya Mama seasoning, dried parsley (or you can use fresh), red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper work to add some hints of spice and balance.
• Potatoes: My favorite are Russet potatoes which cook up tender and hold their shape. You can experiment with other types of potatoes such as Yukon Gold, red potatoes, white potatoes, baby potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
• Rice: Cooked rice is added to bulk up the dish. You can use white rice or brown rice, and this sausage skillet is the perfect way to use leftover rice too!

Scroll down to the recipe card for the actual measurements of each ingredients you need.

Variations

• Other Sausages: You can also make this recipe using polish sausage, Italian sausage, and kielbasa for different flavor profiles. You can also use chicken or turkey sausage if you want to make it leaner.
• Add Vegetables. Try adding your favorite vegetables like carrots, celery, and green bell pepper to cook with the onions and garlic. Other vegetables such as frozen peas or mixed vegetables can be added to the dish with the potatoes.
• Mild Flavors. It’s easy to make it mild by leaving out the red pepper flakes.
• Make it Spicy. For more flavor and heat, add diced jalapenos to the skillet with the onions and garlic.

How to Make Sausage Potato Skillet

Grab your ingredients and skillet and get ready to cook! You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in just about 30 minutes!

1. Step 1: Cook the Sausage, Onions, and Garlic. Cook the sliced smoked sausage in a large skillet and brown both sides in oil over medium heat. Then, add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add the Remaining Ingredients. Stir in the potatoes, diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, water, parsley, and seasonings.
3. Step 3: Cook. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Step 4: Add the Rice. Stir the cooked rice into the sausage and potatoes and enjoy hot!

Expert Tips

• Slicing the Sausage. Slice the smoked sausage into ⅓ to ½-inch slices for even cooking and easy eating.
• Cook on Low. You want to simmer the potatoes, not boil them. This keeps them from falling apart why they cook.
• Prep in Advance. Place the diced potatoes in a bowl of water to keep them from turning brown until you add them to the sausage mixture.
• Cooking Without Oil: You can cook the sausage in a bit of water if you prefer that instead. I find cooking the sausage with a bit of oil helps to keep it from sticking until the fat inside begins to render. Both ways will work.

Serving Suggestions

This is a super hearty dish, so I suggest keeping things simple. Pair it with things like your favorite crusty bread and butter to keep the meal easy. If you’ve got a bit more time cheesy garlic bread, breadsticks, or garlic breadsticks go great too!

We also love to serve it up with a vegetable side dish or side salad to complete the meal. Lemon pepper asparagus or Cajun corn go great!

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

• Store: Place this dish in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
• Reheat: Place the leftovers in a skillet or saucepan with a bit of water, then cook over medium-low heat until heated through.

Try This Delicious Sausage and Potato Skillet Recipe Today

This potatoes and sausage skillet is hefty, hearty, and flavorful, and it can feed an army. On top of that, it’s ridiculously easy to make, making it an excellent weeknight meal or addition to any gathering. With a combination like that, there’s no reason not to give it a try. Make this recipe just one time, and I guarantee it will become a permanent part of your rotation.

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