Loaded with Hillshire Farm® smoked sausage, crispy hash browns, and a molten layer of cheddar, this casserole turns busy nights into easy dinners with smoked sausage that everyone requests. It slips right into any lineup of cheesy sausage recipes while staying budget-friendly and fuss-free.
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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes & Smoked Sausage
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
10
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kcal55
minutesGolden hash browns, smoky sausage, and bubbling cheddar bake together for a crowd-pleasing, one-pan meal.
Ingredients
1 lb Hillshire Farm® smoked sausage, cut into ½-inch cubes
20 oz refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 medium onion, chopped
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 13×9-inch pan with non-stick spray.
- Slice smoked sausage into ½-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, stir together sausage, hash browns, Cheddar, sour cream, onion, melted butter, and pepper.
- Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until top is golden and edges bubble.
- Rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.
What You’ll Need
Gather these staples before you start:
- 1 lb Hillshire Farm® smoked sausage, diced
- 20 oz shredded hash brown potatoes
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 13×9-inch baking pan
- Large mixing bowl & spoon
Detailed Cooking Instructions
Time needed: 55 minutes
An oven-baked casserole featuring hash browns, smoked sausage, and melted cheese.
- Preheat u0026 prep pan
Set oven to 350°F and mist a 13×9-inch pan with non-stick spray.
- Cube sausage
Cut smoked sausage into ½-inch cubes.
- Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, mix sausage, hash browns, Cheddar, sour cream, onion, melted butter, and pepper until coated.
- Fill pan
Spread the mixture evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake
Bake 40–45 minutes until top is golden and edges bubble.
- Rest u0026 serve
Let casserole stand 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Tips & Tricks
- Thaw frozen hash browns and pat dry; excess moisture can dull that crispy edge.
- For stronger ranch flavor, stir 1 Tbsp dry ranch seasoning into the mixture before baking.
- Assemble the dish a day ahead, cover, and chill; add five extra minutes to the bake time for an effortless make-ahead supper idea with smoked sausage.
- Leftovers reheat well: microwave single portions or warm the whole pan at 300°F until hot.
- Cooking for two? Halve the ingredients, use an 8-inch pan, and you have cheap dinners for two recipes without leftovers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Combine ingredients in a greased slow cooker and cook on low for 4–5 hours until hot and bubbly.
Dry the hash browns before mixing and bake uncovered so steam can escape for a crisp top.
Absolutely. Turkey sausage trims some fat yet still gives that smoky flavor.
Store in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat until the center reaches 165°F.
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