Name: Sausage plus Potatoes Skillet Meal
Yield: 2

The easiest 20-minute Sausage and Potatoes Skillet dinner! This simple dinner can all be made in one pan and is loaded with flavor!

author’s note

20-Minute Weeknight Dinner Win!

This one came from a true time crunch and a fridge cleanout. I had smoked sausage, a few baby potatoes, half a pepper, and a shallot. I used a quick potato shortcut, tossed everything in a hot skillet, and kept it simple with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Twenty minutes later, dinner. I couldn’t believe it.

Now I make it on repeat when the fridge looks sparse. I’ll throw in whatever veg I have and call it good. I usually cook extra potatoes too. They’re great the next morning with eggs or tucked into a quick lunch bowl. Simple, fast, and zero waste.

Image of the Yukon gold baby potatoes that go in this Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Meal.

Ingredients And Swaps

Ingredient	Swaps & tips
Baby Yukon gold potatoes	Keep pieces the same size. Microwave until just tender, then crisp in the pan. Baby reds work too.
Smoked turkey sausage	Any smoked sausage works: pork, beef, chicken apple, kielbasa.
Red bell pepper	Any color works. Add jalapeño for heat.
Shallot	Half a yellow onion works in Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Meal.
Garlic	Jarred is fine on busy nights.
Olive oil and butter	All oil is fine. Butter adds flavor and browning.
Spices	Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano. check the seasoning and adjust.

Featured Comment

“This has become a standard in our rotation! So very good, straightforward, and quick to throw together!”
– Tonya

Image of the red bell peppers being sautéed for this Sausage and Potatoes Skillet meal.

How To Make Sausage and Potatoes Skillet

Potatoes: Prick potatoes and microwave until just tender. Rest 1 minute to dry. Chop..
Prep fast: While potatoes cook, slice sausage, chop pepper and shallot, mince garlic, measure spices.
Sauté: Heat skillet, add oil, then shallot and garlic. Cook until fragrant, not browned.
Crisp: Add butter and oil, spread potatoes out, let them brown. Flip when golden.
Finish in skillet: Add sausage and pepper, toss until hot and just tender. Season to taste, and serve with Parmesan or a quick Dijon-mayo-lemon drizzle.

Variations

Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Meal Swaps

Veg Boost: Add zucchini, green beans, snap peas, corn, or broccoli.
Spice It Up: Use Cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, or smoked paprika.
Herby: Finish with rosemary, thyme, basil, pesto, or chimichurri sauce.
No Microwave: Parboil potatoes first, then brown in the skillet.

Image of the sausage being added to the peppers and potatoes for this Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Meal.

Storage

Make ahead: Microwave potatoes until just tender. Cool and refrigerate up to 2 days. Slice sausage and chop veggies 1 day ahead.
Store: Refrigerate Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Meal in a container for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over a medium burner with a splash of water or oil until hot.
Freeze: Not recommended. Potatoes can turn mealy after thawing.