Roasted Sausage and Potatoes #recipe @vmburns

 VMBURNS: I inherited my hatred of grocery shopping from my mom. Every Saturday, I remember hearing, "I hate going to the grocery store." During the pandemic I discovered the freedom of grocery delivery services. There are positives and negatives to having someone else pick your produce, but I'm willing to endure the scrawny cucumbers to avoid a trip to the grocery store. However, due to an unfortunate mishap, I found myself with two pounds of polish sausage and a lot of potatoes. Rather than frying everything (I'm trying to make better choices), I decided to roast it in the oven. It came out just the way I like it. Yeah, I'm that weird person who likes my sausage and hot dogs crispy and a little burnt. Don't judge. 

WHEN I make this again (and there will be a next time) I will add a bell pepper. (or two). I don't think the color will matter, but I think red or yellow would look nice. The Slap Ya Mama Seasoning isn't pictured, but it's basically a cajun seasoning. If you don't like heat, skip it.

ROASTED SAUSAGE AND POTATOES

• INGREDIENTS
  

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• 12 oz Smoked Sausage sliced
• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 Teaspoons Black pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1-2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Paprika
• 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Seasonings (Optional)
• 1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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• INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. I also use parchment paper, but it isn't necessary, but clean up is a breeze!
2. Add the potatoes to a large bowl and coat with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil.
   
   
   
3. Sprinkle all seasonings over the potatoes and toss to coat.
4. Add the onion and stir.
   
   
   
   
5. Add the sliced sausage and the remaining olive oil and stir to coat.
   
   
   
6. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
   
   
   
7. Bake 40-45 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender. 
   
   
   
   

READERS: The cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes make this dish spicy. Do you like spicy? Let me know in the comments. 

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