Description
A flavorful and hearty Sausage Potato Broccoli Skillet that combines caramelized smoked sausage, tender baby potatoes, and fresh broccoli florets seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with melted cheddar cheese. This one-pan meal is perfect for a comforting dinner and easy to prepare in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, each sliced into quarters
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Meat
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into rounds
Fats & Oils
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cheese
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked sausage rounds and cook them for 6-8 minutes until they start to caramelize nicely. Once browned, remove the sausage from the pan and set aside for later use.
- Cook Potatoes: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter along with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the quartered baby potatoes and cook them for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until they’re fork-tender and golden brown on the edges.
- Add Spices and Broccoli: Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt, cooking for about 1 minute to allow the spices to release their flavors. Then add the fresh broccoli florets and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, until the broccoli deepens in color and softens slightly.
- Melt Cheese: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, then cover the pan with a lid. Let it sit for 5 minutes off heat to allow the cheese to melt perfectly over the skillet ingredients.
- Serve: Garnish the skillet with freshly chopped parsley if desired, then serve immediately while warm and cheesy.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add hot sauce to taste.
- Use smoked sausage for rich flavor, but you can substitute with kielbasa or andouille sausage for variation.
- Baby potatoes can be substituted with Yukon gold potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Covering the pan when melting the cheese helps it melt evenly and keeps everything warm.
- This dish can be easily doubled for a larger crowd using a bigger skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
