Here’s a comforting and flavorful one-pan dish: Fried Potatoes, Onions, Smoked Sausage, and Green Beans — a Southern-style skillet meal that’s easy, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
🥔🧅🥬🌭 Fried Potatoes, Onions, Smoked Sausage & Green Beans Skillet
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6):
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4–5 medium russet potatoes, peeled (optional) and diced
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1 large onion, sliced or diced
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12–16 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds (kielbasa or andouille work well)
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1 (14.5 oz) can green beans, drained (or 1 ½ cups fresh/steamed green beans)
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3–4 tbsp oil or butter (or bacon grease for extra flavor)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional spices:
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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A dash of red pepper flakes (for heat)
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Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or chives) for garnish
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🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep the potatoes:
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Dice potatoes into small cubes for faster cooking.
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Rinse and pat dry (removing starch helps them crisp better).
2. Fry the sausage:
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In a large skillet (cast iron preferred), add 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
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Sear sliced smoked sausage until browned on both sides (about 4–5 minutes).
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Remove sausage from pan and set aside.
3. Sauté the onions:
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In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil.
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Add onions and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside with sausage.
4. Cook the potatoes:
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Add remaining oil and the diced potatoes to the skillet.
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Spread in an even layer and don’t stir too much—let them get crispy.
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Cook 12–15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and fork-tender.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
5. Add green beans, sausage, and onions:
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Return sausage and onions to the skillet with the potatoes.
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Add green beans and stir to combine everything.
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Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and flavors blend.
🍽️ Serve Hot With:
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Hot sauce or mustard on the side
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Cornbread or biscuits
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A fried egg on top for a breakfast twist
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Fresh parsley or chopped green onions for a fresh pop
📝 Tips:
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Want extra smoky flavor? Add a splash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika.
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Make it spicy with hot sausage or a pinch of cayenne.
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This dish works great as leftovers — reheat in a skillet for best texture.
Would you like a sheet pan version, a vegetarian adaptation, or a printable recipe card?
