Description

This Sausage, Potato, and Broccoli Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Flavorful smoked sausage, tender potatoes, and crisp broccoli are cooked together in a skillet with a simple blend of spices, then topped with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying and comforting dish.

Ingredients

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Produce

1.5 pounds baby potatoes, each sliced into quarters
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
Freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Protein

1 pound smoked sausage, cut into rounds

Pantry

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt

Dairy

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Brown Sausage: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage rounds and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they start to caramelize. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
Cook Potatoes: Melt butter in the same skillet with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
Add Spices and Broccoli: Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Add broccoli florets and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until they turn a deeper green and start to soften.
Melt Cheese: Return the cooked sausage to the pan. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover the pan with a lid and let sit for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

You can use any type of smoked sausage you prefer, such as pork, chicken, or turkey.
If you don’t have baby potatoes, you can use Yukon Gold potatoes or red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces.
For a spicier dish, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
If you don’t have Cajun seasoning, you can use a combination of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried herbs like oregano and thyme.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 550kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 60mg