Does anyone here actually love fried potatoes and onions? 🥔🧅 If you do, this recipe is going to be your new favorite! It takes classic country-style fried potatoes, adds in smoky sausage, and creates a dish that’s hearty, flavorful, and satisfying enough to serve as a full meal.
This is the kind of recipe that brings back memories of comfort food at its finest—simple ingredients cooked to perfection in one skillet.
Ingredients
1½ pounds russet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or bacon grease for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prep the Potatoes: Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes into even ½-inch cubes.
Pat them dry with a paper towel to help them crisp up better in the pan.
Cook the Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
Fry the Potatoes and Onions: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil.
Toss in the potatoes and onions, seasoning with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Fry for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden and crispy and the onions are caramelized.
Combine and Serve: Add the browned sausage back into the skillet, toss everything together, and cook for another 3–5 minutes so the flavors blend.
Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot as a hearty breakfast, quick lunch, or satisfying dinner.
Why You’ll Love It
One-pan meal: Easy cleanup and quick cooking.
Flavor-packed: Smoky sausage + golden fried potatoes = perfection.
Versatile: Works as a main dish or side with eggs, salad, or bread.
Final Thoughts
Fried potatoes and onions are already a comfort food classic—but when you add smoked sausage, it becomes a full meal that’s perfect for busy nights or lazy weekends. It’s rustic, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser.