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Skillet fried potatoes and smoked sausage with crispy edges and caramelized onions in a cast iron pan

Skillet Fried Potatoes & Smoked Sausage

Skillet fried potatoes and smoked sausage is a simple one-pan meal that brings crispy potatoes, smoky sausage, and soft onions together in a rich, satisfying dish. It uses basic ingredients and cooks in under 40 minutes, which makes it perfect for busy nights or quick comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 –2 lbs potatoes baby or russet, chopped
  • 12 –14 oz smoked sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 large onion cut into chunks
  • 2 –3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 –3 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Fresh parsley optional, chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat the skillet
  2. Add oil or butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook the potatoes
  4. Add chopped potatoes in a single layer. Let them cook without stirring for a few minutes so they form a crispy crust. Stir occasionally and cook until golden and tender.
  5. Add the sausage
  6. Toss in sliced smoked sausage. Cook until browned and slightly crispy on the edges.
  7. Add onion and garlic
  8. Stir in onion and garlic. Cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
  9. Season
  10. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  11. Finish and serve
  12. Top with fresh parsley if you like. Serve hot straight from the skillet.