A timeless Southern-style comfort dish that combines crispy fried potatoes, caramelized onions, and smoky sausage for a filling meal that’s easy to make and full of flavor. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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🧄 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This dish is simple, budget-friendly, and made with pantry staples. The crispy golden potatoes pair beautifully with tender onions and smoky sausage slices, creating a balance of sweet, savory, and slightly smoky flavors. Best of all, it all comes together in one skillet!
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📝 Ingredients
Servings: 4–6
1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into rounds
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
1 large onion, sliced (yellow or sweet onion works best)
2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter for extra flavor)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for a little heat)
Optional: ½ bell pepper, diced (for color and sweetness)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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🔥 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Peel and dice the potatoes, slice the onion, and cut the smoked sausage into ¼-inch rounds. Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel — this helps them crisp up better in the pan.
Step 2: Fry the potatoes
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook uncovered for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to brown and crisp on the edges.
Step 3: Add the onions and sausage
Push the potatoes to one side of the pan and add another tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced onions (and bell peppers if using) and cook for 5 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized. Then add the sausage slices and continue cooking everything together for another 8–10 minutes, stirring often.
Step 4: Season and finish
Sprinkle the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir to combine and cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is well coated and golden brown.
Step 5: Serve hot
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. It’s delicious on its own or with a side of eggs
Fried Potatoes, Onions, and Smoked Sausage Recipe
