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Skillet meals are always a great idea for dinner on those busy weeknights. This one teams tender baby potatoes and vegetables with smoked sausage, adding Italian seasoning, garlic, parmesan, and parsley for plenty of flavor. This simple dinner recipe is full of delicious goodness and is made in just one pan for a super easy clean-up. You can make this tasty smoked sausage and potato skillet meal in less than half an hour. And the leftovers taste pretty good, too.
The savory, smoky and vibrant flavors in this easy smoked sausage and potato skillet recipe make it into the kind of dinner everyone will crave again and again.
Skillet fans, you might like beef and rice skillet, chicken pepper skillet, or even blueberry crumb cake – a sweet skillet dish!
Why You’ll Love It
Quick and easy: This recipe is so easy to prepare and you can make it from scratch and have it on the dinner table in just half an hour.
Full of flavor: The smoked sausage offers a meaty, smoky flavor while the garlic, Italian seasoning and other aromatic ingredients make it even more delicious.
Customizable: You can use any kind of sausage you want and any veggies. You can also change up the seasonings to really make this smoked sausage and potato skillet your own creation.
Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Smoked sausage: I like to use skinless sausage but you can use any kind of smoked sausage you want. Turkey sausage works if you prefer that or your favorite kind of Italian sausage.
Baby potatoes: Either red or white baby potatoes will work in this hearty meal.
Red bell peppers: You can use green, orange or yellow if you prefer.
Chicken broth: Vegetable broth would work in its place, or even mushroom broth.
Garlic: Use fresh garlic or minced garlic from a tube or jar. If you don’t have any of that, a pinch of garlic powder will work.
Grated parmesan: For a garnish and to add a contrasting flavor.
How to Make This Sausage Potato Skillet
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Cook the potatoes: Add potatoes to hot olive oil in a large skillet and add salt and pepper. Let the potatoes cook for about 5 minutes before stirring. Cook for another 5 minutes and stir again.
Add the vegetables: Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, then add the bell peppers and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the sausage: Add the sausage and Italian seasoning and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the broth: Pour in the broth, turn the heat down and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
The finishing touches: Take the skillet off the heat and serve, garnished with parmesan and fresh parsley if liked, or any fresh herbs you want.
Substitutions and Variations
Gluten-free option: If you want a gluten-free version, ensure you’re using gluten-free chicken broth (I like this one!)
Vegetarian version: Swap the smoked sausage for a smoked vegetarian sausage.
More veggies: Anything from mushrooms to zucchini, green onions or green beans can go in this smoked sausage skillet to boost the nutrients.
Spice it up: Use spicy sausage and perhaps add some hot red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Kid-friendly: Kids will already love this but adding a handful of shredded cheddar cheese on top makes it even more appealing to the little ones.
Serving Suggestions
Appetizers: Start the meal with a creamy red pepper dip and some veggie sticks.
Side dishes: Pair the smoked sausage and potato skillet meal up with roasted rainbow carrots or mushroom focaccia. Green peas, broccoli or green beans would work too. I’ve enjoyed Brussel sprouts with this too!
Dessert: Finish up with Bisquick muffins.
How to Store Potato Sausage Skillet Leftovers
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container and eat within 5 days.
Freeze: Freezing is another idea and you can freeze this smoked sausage and potatoes skillet for up to 3 months.
Thaw: It’s best to thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Either the microwave or a skillet over a medium heat works best here.
Top Tips
Crispy potatoes: Don’t stir the potatoes much as they cook and give them about 20 minutes over a medium heat. This should result in them crisping up nicely.
Add more oil if needed: You can add a splash of oil when you add the onions, bell pepper and/or sausage if it seems to have been absorbed.
The right amount of salt: I usually add less salt and then more (if needed) at the end. If you’re not using low-sodium chicken broth, use less salt in the recipe.
Smoked Sausage and Potato Meal FAQs
Yes, certainly, swap the smoked sausage for extra-firm tofu or for extra veggies. Throw in some canned beans for protein if you’re using the extra veggies option.
Not got that ingredient? Don’t worry. Simply add a pinch each of dried oregano, parsley and basil (and maybe a little pinch of thyme and/or rosemary if you have it).
If you have leftover fried potatoes, you can use those in this sausage potatoes recipe. They’ll only need warming through so add them when you add the sausage to the skillet meal.
Yes you can but keep in mind these cook faster, so follow the directions on the packaging.
Potato & Smoked Sausage Skillet Recipe
Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ Pounds baby potatoes, small, quartered
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ Teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 Package smoked sausage
- 2 Teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ Cup chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan, grated
- 1 Teaspoon parsley, freshly minced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet.
- Add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes before stirring. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, then stir again.
- Add the onions and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Add a little more oil if necessary.
- Add the bell pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the sausage and season with Italian seasoning. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cook over medium low for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve garnished with parmesan and parsley.
Notes
Add more oil if needed: You can add a splash of oil when you add the onions, bell pepper and/or sausage if it seems to have been absorbed.
The right amount of salt: I usually add less salt and then more (if needed) at the end. If you’re not using low-sodium chicken broth, use less salt in the recipe.
Nutrition
Warm yourself and the whole family up with this soul-nourishing and simple smoked sausage and potato skillet. It’s a great recipe you can make in one pan in as little as 25 minutes. The cozy flavors of smoky sausage, juicy onions and red bell pepper, and tender potatoes come together seamlessly for a delicious and satisfying easy meal.
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Quick, easy, and so tasty! My family devoured this smoked sausage skillet meal in minutes.
This skillet meal is fantastic! Tender potatoes, flavorful veggies, and smoked sausage—perfect for busy weeknights.