1. {
“title”: “Cheesy Ranch Potatoes & Smoked Sausage Casserole”,
“summary”: “A cozy, budget-friendly casserole with tender potatoes, smoky sausage, creamy ranch, and melty cheese—perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.”,
“yields”: “Serves 6”,
“prep_time”: “15 minutes”,
“cook_time”: “45 minutes”,
“total_time”: “1 hour”,
“ingredients”: [
“Russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced (6 cups)”,
“Smoked sausage, sliced into rounds (1 lb)”,
“Ranch seasoning mix (1 oz packet)”,
“Sour cream (1 cup)”,
“Shredded cheddar or cheese blend (2 cups)”,
“Olive oil or melted butter (2 tbsp)”,
“Kosher salt (1/2 tsp) and black pepper (1/2 tsp)”,
“Optional: diced bell pepper or broccoli (1–2 cups)”,
“Optional garnish: sliced green onions or parsley”
],
“instructions”: [
“Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.”,
“Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.”,
“Whisk sour cream with ranch seasoning in a large bowl until smooth.”,
“Add potatoes and smoked sausage to the bowl; fold to coat evenly.”,
“Stir in half of the shredded cheese; spread mixture in the dish.”,
“Top with remaining cheese; cover loosely with foil.”,
“Bake 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake 15–20 minutes until tender and bubbly.”,
“Rest 5 minutes; garnish with green onions or parsley and serve.”
],
“nutrition”: {
“calories”: “640 kcal”,
“protein”: “24 g”,
“fat”: “40 g”,
“carbohydrates”: