Smoky Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake — hearty, easy, and loaded with smoky flavor.
🥘 Smoky Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake
🔹 Servings: 4–6
🔹 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔹 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🔹 Total Time: 55 minutes
✅ Ingredients:
1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa, andouille, or any smoked variety), sliced into ½-inch rounds
1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered (Yukon Gold, red potatoes, or fingerlings)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ tsp chipotle powder (optional, for deep smoky flavor)
Chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
🔥 Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a large baking sheet or shallow roasting pan with foil or parchment for easier cleanup (optional).
Prep the veggies and sausage:
Cut potatoes into even pieces for uniform cooking.
Slice smoked sausage into coins.
Chop peppers and onion.
Mince the garlic.
In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder (if using), salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Spread the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Nestle the sausage pieces evenly throughout the pan, making sure they touch the pan so they crisp up a little.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are golden and fork-tender and the sausage is slightly crisped.
Optional: Broil for the last 2–3 minutes to get some extra caramelization and crisp edges.
Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot!
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
Serve with sour cream or spicy mustard on the side.
Pair with a simple green salad or steamed broccoli.
Leftovers reheat great in a skillet or air fryer!