Turn four everyday ingredients into a warm, cheesy dinner with crisp-edged potato wedges and smoky sausage. Everything bakes in one casserole dish, making this an easy choice for a busy evening.
What You Need
Use two large unpeeled russet potatoes, 14 ounces of smoked sausage, two cups of shredded cheddar, and two tablespoons of olive oil. Cut the potatoes into similar-sized wedges so they cook evenly.
How to Make It
1. Start the potatoes. Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a glass casserole dish. Add the raw potato wedges, drizzle with olive oil, and toss until coated. Spread them in one layer.
2. Give them a head start. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. The wedges should begin to soften and turn golden at the edges.
3. Add the sausage. Scatter sausage slices over the potatoes. Bake for another 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is heated through.
4. Finish with cheese. Sprinkle cheddar over the dish and return it to the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, just until melted and bubbling. Let it stand briefly before serving.
Serving and Variations
Serve with a green salad or steamed vegetables. For extra flavor, season the wedges with paprika or garlic powder before baking. You can add sliced onion or bell pepper with the sausage; keep the layer loose enough for the potatoes to brown.
Printable Recipe
4-Ingredient Cheesy Sausage and Potato Wedge Bake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a glass casserole dish. Add the unpeeled potato wedges, drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat, and spread in an even layer.
- Bake the potatoes for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they begin to soften and brown at the edges.
- Scatter the sliced smoked sausage over the potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is hot.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes more, until the cheese melts and bubbles. Rest briefly before serving.
