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We’re gearing up for a busy weekend – lots of yard work to do, and two birthday parties to attend – so quick and easy meals are on the menu!
Today’s Easy Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet is a delicious, simple meal that can be whipped up in just thirty minutes – perfect for those days when you don’t have a lot of time to cook!
This easy dinner is a classic flavor combination! Sweet Italian sausage and thick slices of sautéed onions and green bell pepper are tossed together in a skillet with wedges of crispy potatoes. The potatoes get some extra flavor (and that wonderful crispy crust) by being sautéed in butter and seasoned with garlic powder, oregano, seasoned salt and paprika.
Recipes like this Easy Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet are very forgiving – and not an exact science at all! So depending on the ingredients you have in your refrigerator – feel free to change things up a bit. You can use any variety of potato you have on hand, or if you prefer a hot Italian sausage instead of sweet – go for it! Have a red bell pepper in the refrigerator – use that instead of the green. And if you like other seasonings than what we listed in the recipe below, use what you love.
P.S. This Easy Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet is delicious for dinner – but any leftovers are also equally delicious served at breakfast alongside some eggs. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Easy Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds any type potato (Russet, new red, yellow, all purpose, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds Italian sweet sausage, cut into thick slices on the bias
- 1 pound onion, sliced into thick slices
- 2 large green peppers, cut into thick strips
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a tight fitting lid, fill half full of water.
- Peel potatoes (if using small new red potatoes, no need to peel) and cut into wedges about the same size as a steak fry. Place in water as you cut. Place pan on stove, and bring to a boil, then cover and lower to a medium boil and boil for five minutes. Potato wedges should still have a good bite. They will be cooked again later. With a strainer, remove to a plate. Discard water.
- Wipe out the pan and add the olive oil. Heat over medium high and add the sausage pieces. Brown on both sides, then reduce heat and continue to cook and turn until they are cooked through. Remove to a medium bowl.
- Add onions and peppers and sauté for about 8-10 minutes or until the peppers just start to lose their crunch. Add the stock and stir to loosen up any brown bits from the pan. Pour this mixture in the bowl with the sausages.
- Add butter to pan and add seasoned salt, garlic powder, oregano and paprika. Place drained partially cooked potatoes in butter mixture and toss lightly to coat both sides then cook until potatoes are browned and cooked through, turning occasionally to brown both sides.
- Add the sausage, peppers and onions back with the potatoes and stir lightly without breaking up the potatoes and serve.
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Beth says
This general recipe was good. But the measurements were not well thought out- pounds of certain items were excessive especially in combination with the rest. And the cook time was all wrong. Just be prepared for it to take considerably longer. Otherwise it was good.
Martha says
Thanks for your feedback Beth-we list the number of servings at the top of each recipe. You can always cut the quantities listed in half if you are feeding a smaller group.
Dennis says
We make this all the time!
Martha says
Glad you enjoy the recipe Dennis!
Dennis says
One of our favorite recipes for Italian Sausage
Martha says
Thank you Dennis!
Bernice Hill says
This was a pretty recipe and very enjoyable!
Martha says
Thanks Bernice!
Laly says
Great recipe, I always make italian sausage with potatoes, onions, peppers, but I always just put everything in the pot, set it and forget it til cooked, although always delicious, my potatoes and veggies usually too soft. I liked this method
Martha says
Thanks Laly!
Travis 3rd says
I’m a retired marketing manager who can’t boil water, but I made this recipe for my wife and she loved it !!! It was quick, easy, and delicious !!! Thanks !!!
Martha says
You’re welcome Travis! So glad the recipe was a hit!
TV says
I don’t have any peppers, just onions and potatoes…think this would be good anyway with just onions and potatoes?
Martha says
Sure! You might want to add additional seasonings but onions and potatoes are delicious on their own too.
TV says
I meant all I have is sausage, onions and potatoes, just no peppers lol. Thanks for responding.
Denise says
I added fresh San Marziani tomatoes from our garden & just added semi cooked potatoes. Yummy.
Martha says
Great suggestion Denise!
Joni Rockhill says
What other green frozen ir fresh vegetable would cook well in the same pan with this? I just bought a stovetop to oven cast iron pan and I’d like to use it for this dish but I’m trying to increase my intake if green non-starchy vegetables. I thought zucchini would get too mushy. Thanks
Martha says
Hi Joni – You could add spinach or green beans?
Helena Williams says
I rate this dish 100% I just made it and it is out of sight. I love it and will be making it again. Thank you new dish in my kitchen 💖💖💖💖
Martha says
Thanks so much Helene!