Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that’s easy to make? This Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake has it all! With tender, oven-roasted potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and a topping of melted mozzarella, this dish is the perfect comfort food for any night of the week. The blend of garlic, rosemary, oregano, and thyme adds a delicious herbed flavor, making it a family favorite that’s sure to please. Serve it as a main course or a side dish for a satisfying, cheesy meal!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian Sausage ground
  • 4 potatoes, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella shredded

Equipment I Used

How to Make It

Preheat the oven

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

Prepare the potatoes and onions

Slice the potatoes into even, thin rounds, about ¼ inch thick, to ensure they cook evenly. Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the potatoes with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Layer the sliced onions evenly on top of the potatoes.

Potato slices arranged in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Bake the potatoes and onions

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the onions are soft and slightly golden.

Potato slices and onion on a baking sheet fresh out of the oven.

Cook the sausage

While the potatoes and onions are baking, heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Stir in the garlic powder, rosemary, oregano, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Once the sausage is fully cooked, set it aside.

Ground sausage and spices in askillet.

Assemble the bake

After the potatoes and onions have baked for 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Evenly spread the cooked sausage mixture over the potatoes and onions. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.

Ground sausage spread on top of potato slices
Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake on a baking sheet.

Finish baking

Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For an extra crispy, golden top, turn the oven to broil and broil for about 2 minutes—just be careful not to overcook!

Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake on a baking sheet out of the oven.

Serve and enjoy

Once the cheese is perfectly melted and golden, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the bake cool slightly before serving. For a well-rounded meal, pair it with a fresh green salad on the side. Enjoy this Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake as a comforting main dish!

Serving of Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake in a white bowl.

If you’re looking for an easy, hearty dish with bold flavors, this Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake is a must-try. The combination of roasted potatoes, seasoned sausage, and melted mozzarella creates a deliciously comforting meal. It’s a versatile dish that works well for any dinner, whether served on its own or with a light green salad. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you—feel free to share your experience in the comments!

Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake

Serving of Cheesy Italian Sausage Potato Bake in a white bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian Sausage ground
  • 4 potatoes, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella shredded

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice potatoes and onions. Arrange potatoes on the baking sheet, brush with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Layer onions on top and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. While baking, cook sausage in a skillet with garlic powder, rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Remove potatoes and onions from the oven. Spread sausage over them, top with mozzarella.
  5. Bake for 5 more minutes, then broil for 2 minutes until cheese is golden.

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