Description
This Creamy Sausage & Potatoes recipe combines smoky sausage with tender potatoes in a rich, flavorful cream sauce seasoned with paprika. Perfect for a comforting and hearty meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
Vegetables
- 1 ½ lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
Seasonings & Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sliced smoked sausage. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is nicely browned and releases its flavorful oil.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet with the browned sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender and cooked through, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Make it creamy and season: Stir in the heavy cream, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken slightly and coat the sausage and potatoes evenly. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
- Use smoked sausage such as kielbasa or andouille for best flavor.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold to help them hold their shape during cooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute half and half for heavy cream.
- Add chopped fresh parsley or chives as a garnish for extra color and freshness.
- Cook covered if you want to steam the potatoes slightly for faster tenderness.
