Description
This Sausage Potato Broccoli Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal combining tender baby potatoes, savory smoked sausage, fresh broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese. Enhanced with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
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)
Proteins
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into rounds
Fats & Oils
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dairy
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage rounds and cook for 6-8 minutes until they start to caramelize and develop a rich brown color. Once browned, remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- 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 for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become fork-tender and golden on the edges.
- Add Spices and Broccoli: Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the fresh broccoli florets and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until the broccoli deepens in color and starts to soften, blending flavors nicely with the potatoes and spices.
- Melt Cheese: Return the browned sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve the sausage potato broccoli skillet immediately while warm for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- To vary the dish, try using different types of smoked sausage such as kielbasa or Andouille.
- If you prefer a milder dish, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Make sure the skillet is covered during the cheese melting step to help the cheese melt evenly and thoroughly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute butter with additional olive oil and use reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
