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Crispy Sausage and Potato Skillet

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A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring crispy potatoes and juicy sausage, perfect for hearty meals and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash and dice the potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Pat them dry with a clean towel to reduce moisture.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes in a single layer and season with a pinch of salt. Let cook undisturbed for 7-8 minutes until the bottoms start to brown.
  3. Stir or flip the potatoes and cook for another 7-8 minutes until browned on other sides and tender inside.
  4. Push potatoes to the side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add sausage slices, sliced onion, minced garlic, and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage browns and onions soften, about 6-7 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper over the skillet. Mix gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  6. Check doneness by testing a potato piece; it should be crispy outside and tender inside. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Notes

Dry potatoes well before cooking to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Use sausage with good fat content for best flavor and crispiness. If potatoes brown too fast but remain hard inside, lower heat and cover skillet briefly to steam. Stir gently after seasoning to keep potato crust intact.

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