Smothered Sausage & Potatoes Bake

Ingredients:

2 lbs smoked sausage or andouille sausage (cut into chunks and rounds)

2 lbs baby potatoes (halved)

1 large onion, sliced

1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup chicken broth

3 tbsp olive oil (or butter)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp black pepper

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1.⁠ ⁠Prep & Sear

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Brown sausage pieces for 3–4 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.

2.⁠ ⁠Build Flavor

In the same skillet, sauté onions, peppers, and garlic until softened (5 minutes).

Stir in potatoes and season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, and black pepper.

3.⁠ ⁠Smother & Bake

Transfer potatoes, veggies, and sausage into a large baking dish.

Pour chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce over the top. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.

Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Remove foil, stir, and bake another 15–20 minutes uncovered until potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized.

4.⁠ ⁠Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or as a stand-alone dish.