Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes Skillet
This easy dinner pairs Smoked Sausage with potatoes and sautéed peppers and onions for a fast, flavorful meal.
In less than 30 minutes this eye appealing one skillet recipe is ready to enjoy!
An Easy Smoked Sausage Peppers & Potatoes Recipe
Some parts crispy and some parts tender, each bite of this sausage peppers and potatoes recipe makes my tastebuds happy!
Delicious smoked sausage or Kielbasa with a smoky, salty flavor pairs perfectly with the crunch in colorful bell peppers and onions. Cubes of potatoes add the starch to round out the meal and help fill up our bellies.
Warm pieces or coins of smoked sausage with carmelized edges are the basis of so many delicious meals. From the classic Sausage, Potatoes and Green Beans to Sausage Fried Rice or Cabbage and Kielbasa.
It’s important to me to prepare protein packed meals for my family. I love how the pork in this recipe mixes well with vegetables and potatoes to make a meal that’s packed full of nutrients. All of us love the flavors in smoked sausage which makes it easier to eat more veggies.
Ingredients Needed
- Smoked Sausage – cut into thick bite sized chunks.
- Bell Peppers – a mixture of red, yellow and orange add some sweetness and are preferable to green bell peppers.
- Potatoes – we prefer a bag of cubed frozen southern-style potatoes to save time, but fresh spuds work too.
- Onion – thick slices of sweet or yellow mix in the best.
- Oil & Butter – the combination browns the edges of the meat and potatoes while adding flavor.
Recipe Tips & Tricks:
- Use a large skillet so everything will fit in this one pot meal.
- Small slices of Kielbasa allow for veggies and potatoes along with each bite of meat.
- We also have an Instant Pot variation – Instant Pot Sausage, Peppers and Onions and Sheet Pan variation – Oven Roasted Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Potatoes
Step By Step Instructions
Warm half of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Brown sausage in a single layer with the cut side down. Flip pieces once or twice. Once sausage is lightly browned on each side set aside on a clean plate or cutting board.
Turn skillet down to medium heat and add butter then cubes of potatoes. Place lid on skillet and cook for about 10 – 12 minutes.
Potatoes should be stirred occasionally and additional butter can be added if the skillet gets dry. When the potatoes are done cooking set them aside.
Pour remaining vegetable oil in the skillet and turn to medium heat. Add sliced peppers and onions and stir a few times until lightly browned for about 7 – 9 minutes.
Return smoked sausage and potatoes to the skillet until everything is warmed. Serve warm and enjoy!
More Easy Meals with Sausage
- Instant Pot Sausage, Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans only calls for a few ingredients to make another delicious meal!
- Baked Spaghetti with Sausage is spaghetti bathed in a rich butter and Parmesan sauce layered with red sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and Italian sausage.
- Cajun Sausage Pasta is packed full of flavors and makes a delicious meal with plenty of leftovers.
- Sauerkraut Pasta is a unique dish with more flavor than you expect.
Smoked Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Potatoes Skillet
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage cut into coins
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 2 cups frozen diced southern style potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 orange bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Brown sausage on both cut sides. Set aside.3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 pound smoked sausage
- Turn down to medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet and add frozen diced potatoes. Cover and cook for 10 – 12 minutes stirring occasionally and adding butter if the skillet gets dry. When potatoes are done cooking set aside.2 tablespoons butter, 2 cups frozen diced southern style potatoes
- Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to skillet over medium heat. Add sliced peppers and onions and stir occasionally until lightly browned, about 7 – 9 minutes.1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 orange bell pepper, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, 1 medium onion
- Return potatoes and sausage to the skillet until warmed and serve.
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Rate This Recipe Pin This RecipeOriginally shared on June 16, 2021 with updates made on February 9, 2026.
Love this recipe! It looks delish!
Yummy and simple. My 4 year old even requested this meal again.
I just made this and it was very good, but I added 1 1/2 Tbs of minced garlic, a little seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning, and some fresh cracked black pepper. I was surprised it didn’t call for any seasoning, especially with that amount of potatoes. Very good, but only gave 3 stars because no seasoning was called for.
This dish was delicious, but my potatoes got very mushy. Any idea what I did wrong?
Hey There! So glad you like the recipe! Not exactly sure about the potatoes, but over crowding the skillet and keeping the lid on the entire time can prevent potatoes from browning. I hope this helps! ~Jennifer
Making this tonight! I will let you know how it turns out. What about spices? Salt, pepper anything else?
So glad to hear! You are welcome to add more spices, we usually like the amount already in the smoked sausage. Hope you enjoy 🙂
So delicious
Great meal for a busy lifestyle!
Delicious! Easy to make. Hubby loved it, too!
Thanks so much 🙂 So glad you enjoy the recipe!
Made this for dinner today, I have to say it was amazing!! Will definitely be making it again!
This made a nice, simple meal to throw together and was really good! I used my own fresh potatoes, but otherwise I followed the recipe.
My family loves this recipe. I have to double the recipe every time I make it because it will be gone in one night!
Can this be made in foil pan in oven?What temperature?How long?
Hey There! Yes, we have made this into a sheet pan meal and have details here: https://plowingthroughlife.com/sheet-pan-meal/ Hope you enjoy 🙂 ~Jennifer
My hubby loves this dish. It is in my rotation of meals.
I added carrots, potatoes, onion and zucchini. Served it over cauliflower rice. I didn’t add paprika I added italian seasoning, garlic, salt & pepper along with chicken broth.
Delish
Can this be made with diced fresh potatoes? How many would be needed for the 2 cups?
Hey There! Yes – fresh potatoes diced the same size as frozen ones would work okay. I like to rinse the cubes under cold water to make cooking in the skillet easier. I would estimate 1 large or 2 medium potatoes to get 2 cups. Hope you enjoy 🙂
What kind of sauce to add to this recipe like a gravy
Hey There! We don’t usually add a sauce with all of the flavor in the smoked sausage. I hope you enjoy! ~Jennifer