{"id":132961,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sausage-potato-skillet\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T09:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T15:07:13","slug":"sausage-potato-skillet","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sausage-potato-skillet\/","title":{"rendered":"Sausage and Potato Skillet"},"content":{"rendered":"
Put this recipe right up there with mac and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, or a creamy potato soup<\/a>, because this sausage and potato skillet recipe is 100% a comfort food. You’ll also be comforted to know that it\u2019s quite easy to make\u2014even a novice cook shouldn’t be the least bit intimidated.<\/p>\n All it takes is one skillet<\/a>, a couple of Italian sausages, onion, peppers and some potatoes\u2014and salt and pepper to taste\u2014to prepare a meal you can enjoy any time of day, and any day of the year. Now, let\u2019s gather our ingredients, grab that skillet and get cooking.<\/p>\n In a large skillet, brown the sausage in oil, cooking it until a thermometer reads 160\u00b0F.<\/p>\n Add the onion and peppers, and saute until the vegetables are tender. Next add the sliced potatoes and 2 cups of water, and bring the skillet to a boil. Finally, reduce the heat, cover the skillet and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain the excess liquid, and add salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n You can store leftovers of this dish in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat the meal in a skillet with a bit of oil.<\/p>\n To get dinner started ahead of time, you can prep and slice the veggies and potatoes beforehand. Otherwise, this recipe is super quick and easy to prepare\u2014it takes only a half hour to make.<\/p>\n Sausage pairs well with lots of veggies, like zucchini, Brussels sprouts and broccoli. Feel free to toss some extra vegetables into your skillet. A rice side dish, like a lemon rice pilaf<\/a>, would be the perfect addition to your dinner.<\/p>\n You can use any potato you like for this skillet meal\u2014just make sure they’re small in size.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Growing up, I would eat this sausage and potato skillet recipe almost every day. 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Rather than draining the water in the skillet I added a flour and water mix to turn it into a gravy. We enjoyed it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Butcher2boy"},"reviewBody":"Very delicious. This recipe was made with what we had already. Substituted Dunklewurst Sausage for Italian Sausage. Had canned red and green chilies, so added those at the very last. Easy recipe and I think this is a no-frills recipe to have fun with.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NH-rescue"},"reviewBody":" This is simple and tasty - a great recipe to have on hand when time is short. Sometimes I cook the potatoes separately while browning the sausage and vegetables. Then I mix the potatoes into the skillet and they get to absorb the flavors from the sausage and veggies.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ab0628"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is very versatile and good for a busy weeknight. Easy to adapt to what one has on hand. We always have bratwurst in the freezer, so I used brats. Had green peppers and jalape\u00f1os from the garden so used those along with the onions. Added some garlic powder and cooked the potatoes in two cups of chicken broth instead of water. Easy to warm up for a night like tonight with a hungry kid coming home from a practice.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tomcatlover"},"reviewBody":"Tried this recipe in crockpot- worked wonderfully (didn\u2019t have to cook potatoes separately!). Used bag of those little potatoes- what I had on hand. Made with turkey kielbasa, so much healthier & less calories. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Cook the sausage<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Add the veggies and potatoes<\/h3>\n
DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Sausage and Potato Skillet Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Sausage and Potato Skillet<\/h2>\n
Can I make this potato and sausage skillet ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Sausage and Potato Skillet Tips<\/h2>\n
DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What else goes well with sausage?<\/h3>\n
What types of potatoes should I use for skillet sausage and potatoes?<\/h3>\n
Sausage and Potato Skillet Tips<\/h2>
What else goes well with sausage?<\/h3>Sausage pairs well with other veggies, like zucchini, tomatoes and broccoli. Feel free to toss some extra vegetables into your skillet. A rice side dish, like this lemon rice pilaf recipe<\/a>, would be the perfect addition to your dinner. If you're looking to reuse your skillet, check out these other sausage skillet recipes<\/a>.
What types of potatoes should I use for this sausage potato skillet?<\/h3>You can use any potato you prefer for this skillet meal<\/a>\u2014just make sure they're small in size.
Can I make this sausage potato skillet ahead of time?<\/h3>To get dinner started ahead of time, you can prep and slice the veggies and potatoes beforehand. Otherwise, this recipe is super quick and easy to prepare (it takes only a half-hour to make!).
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What else goes well with sausage?<\/h3>Sausage pairs well with other veggies, like zucchini, tomatoes and broccoli. Feel free to toss some extra vegetables into your skillet. A rice side dish, like this lemon rice pilaf recipe<\/a>, would be the perfect addition to your dinner. If you're looking to reuse your skillet, check out these other sausage skillet recipes<\/a>.
What types of potatoes should I use for this sausage potato skillet?<\/h3>You can use any potato you prefer for this skillet meal<\/a>\u2014just make sure they're small in size.
Can I make this sausage potato skillet ahead of time?<\/h3>To get dinner started ahead of time, you can prep and slice the veggies and potatoes beforehand. Otherwise, this recipe is super quick and easy to prepare (it takes only a half-hour to make!).
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