Smothered Potatoes and Sausage
A hearty Southern dish featuring tender potatoes and savory smoked sausage, simmered with onions and bell peppers in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
🧂 Ingredients
2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 lb smoked sausage (e.g., Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper (optional), sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
👨🍳 Instructions
Sauté Sausage:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
Cook Vegetables:
In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add Potatoes:
Add sliced potatoes to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine with the vegetables.
Deglaze and Simmer:
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Cover and simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Garnish and Serve:
Once cooked, garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
🍽️ Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg