Description
This Cheesy Ranch Potato Casserole with Sausage Delight is the quintessence of comfort food, merging the robust flavors of smoked sausage with a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce. It’s an ideal dish for warming up a family gathering or indulging in a snug evening at home. With straightforward preparation steps and common pantry staples, this casserole is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 regular size bag of frozen shredded hash browns
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté the ingredients In a hot skillet, sauté the sliced smoked sausage, sliced bell peppers, and diced onion until they are slightly browned and aromatic. This enhances the flavors of the dish, although this step is optional if time constraints apply.
- Step 2: Combine in crockpot Transfer the browned meat and vegetables to a crockpot. Add the frozen shredded hash browns, heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning packet, and shredded cheese to the crockpot.
- Step 3: Stir and cook Mix the ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution. Cover the crockpot and set to cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours. The dish is ready once the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melded into a creamy, savory sauce.
- Step 4: Final stir and serve After cooking, stir the casserole well and serve hot. This is the moment when all the creamy, tangy flavors come together to offer a truly comforting meal experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low