Hearty Sausage & Potato Skillet Bake – One Pan Wonder!

Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to cozy up with a dish that brings pure, rustic comfort straight to your kitchen? Today’s recipe celebrates the beauty of hearty, traditional cooking — the kind that fills your home with warmth, earthy aromas, and that unmistakable “something delicious is coming” feeling. Hearty Sausage & Potato Skillet Bake – One Pan Wonder! is exactly that kind of meal. 🥔🔥

Imagine this: golden potatoes, caramelized edges, juicy sausage slices sizzling in a cast-iron skillet, and veggies that roast into sweet, savory perfection. This dish feels like it came straight from a countryside kitchen, where humble ingredients shine with big flavors and everything is baked slowly to soak in all the goodness. It’s no-fuss, dependable, and soul-satisfying — a true one-pan comfort classic.

What makes this recipe so special is its timeless foundation. Generations of cooks leaned on simple ingredients like potatoes, onions, and sausage to create hearty meals that warmed families after long days. Add in a few herbs, a touch of seasoning, maybe a sprinkle of cheese, and you get a skillet bake that’s rustic yet indulgent, simple yet deeply flavorful.

Whether you’re seeking a weeknight savior, a lazy-weekend dinner, or a crowd-pleaser that won’t leave you with a sink full of dishes, this skillet bake is your new best friend. Let’s bring this cozy tradition to life — all in one pan, the old-fashioned way. ❤️🍽️

Ingredients:

For the skillet bake

• 1 lb smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced
• 4 cups baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cups bell peppers, sliced
• 2 cups zucchini or broccoli (optional)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional toppings

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Step-by-Step Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures everything bakes evenly with crisp edges.
2. Prepare the ingredients. Wash and chop potatoes and vegetables. Slice your sausage into rounds.
3. Heat a cast-iron skillet. Drizzle in 1 tbsp olive oil and lightly brown the sausage for 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Layer in the potatoes. Add the remaining olive oil, then toss in potatoes, seasoning them with paprika, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Add veggies. Mix in onions, peppers, and optional zucchini/broccoli. Stir to coat everything with the seasoning.
6. Return sausage to the pan. Tuck slices evenly into the mixture so their juices blend during baking.
7. Bake. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
8. Optional cheesy finish. In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle cheese over the top and allow it to melt.
9. Garnish and serve. Remove from oven, top with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot!

Nutritional Information:

⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Cook Time: 35 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 50 minutes
⚡ Calories per serving: Approx. 480 | 🍽️ Servings: 4

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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️