This smoked sausage potato skillet is one of our favorite, super-easy weeknight meals. It’s flavorful, filling and delicious — a crowd-pleaser and a perfect clean-out-the-fridge dinner.
This is one of our most-made dinners.
It’s what I call a Monday meal.
We love this dish because it’s so simple. The potatoes and peppers give it a breakfast-hash vibe, and everyone in the house enjoys it. It’s satisfying, savory and smoky — everything you want on a busy night.
Smoked turkey sausage is a staple for us. It makes dinners effortless. When time is short, creativity is low, or I just don’t feel like cooking, smoked sausage is the quick fix. My sheet pan smoked sausage and peppers recipe is a popular, even-easier variation without the potatoes. For this skillet version, we add crispy Yukon Gold potatoes that stay buttery inside.
This skillet potato and sausage version comes from the Everyday Dinners bonus cookbook. It’s a fantastic, reliable meal to have on hand after a long day — full of flavor, filling, and fast to make.
This is a forgiving dish you can adapt to what’s in your kitchen. Use different potatoes, toss in broccoli, or add any vegetables you like. It’s easy to personalize.
Here’s how I make it
- I start by tossing the potatoes in the skillet. Season with salt, pepper and a bit of garlic powder and let them cook. Baby Yukon Golds are my go-to because they’re small, versatile and cook quickly. After about 10 minutes they turn golden with crispy edges.
- Next I add the peppers and onions. Cut them into chunks, a small dice or strips — whatever you prefer. Cook until tender and starting to brown.
- Then I add the sliced smoked sausage. I usually use precooked smoked turkey sausage and slice it into rounds, then brown the slices on both sides to develop flavor.
- Finally, toss everything together and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. That’s it — quick, satisfying and delicious.
This dish isn’t about fancy plating — it’s comfort food that delivers on taste. Simple, savory, and likely to become a regular in your weeknight rotation.
Smoked Sausage Potato Skillet
Smoked Turkey Sausage Potato Skillet
2
to 4 people
15 mins
25 mins
40 mins
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered or halved
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 ounces precooked smoked sausage (turkey sausage works well), cut into rounds
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Note: Aim for potato pieces about 1 inch in size. Depending on the potatoes you may need to halve or quarter them. Pieces around 1 inch should cook in 10–12 minutes over medium heat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes with a big pinch of salt, pepper and the garlic powder. Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes soften and some edges get crispy, about 10–12 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the onions and peppers with another pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Push the vegetables to the side and add the sausage rounds; cook about 2–3 minutes per side until golden and lightly browned.
- Return the potatoes to the skillet and toss everything together. Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
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