Description
This quick and flavorful 20-minute sausage and potatoes skillet recipe combines tender baby potatoes, your choice of savory sausage, and fresh cauliflower florets for a wholesome, one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. The potatoes are browned to golden perfection before simmering with sausage and cauliflower, resulting in a comforting dish packed with protein and vegetables, garnished with bright cilantro or parsley.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes, washed and scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lb (4 links) sausage of your choice (e.g., chicken, turkey, smoked, mozzarella roasted garlic chicken sausage)
- 2 cups chopped cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Quarter the baby potatoes to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.
- Heat Skillet and Oil: Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the avocado or olive oil and let it heat until shimmering; this prevents sticking and promotes browning.
- Brown Potatoes: Add the quartered potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crisp. Flip potatoes using a spatula or tongs to brown the other side.
- Add Cauliflower: Immediately add the chopped cauliflower florets to the skillet as you flip the potatoes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the cauliflower to begin softening.
- Slice Sausage: While the vegetables cook, slice your chosen sausages into small bite-sized pieces.
- Cook Sausage with Vegetables: Add the sliced sausages and 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender and cooked through, and sausage is heated completely.
- Season and Garnish: Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and add chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to taste. Stir gently, then serve hot.
Notes
- I highly recommend using baby potatoes as they are small, cook quickly, and develop a nice golden crust.
- Any sausage variety works well; choose your favorite such as chicken, turkey, smoked sausages, or flavored varieties for best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended as it may affect texture.
Keywords: sausage skillet, quick dinner, baby potatoes, one skillet meal, cauliflower recipe, easy sausage and potatoes, weeknight dinner