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Skillet Cajun Potatoes With Andouille Sausage

November 14, 2014 by Melissa 11 Comments

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Skillet Cajun Potatoes With Andouille Sausage is one of those down home dishes that can’t be beat. Serve this hearty dish as a main course, or as a mouthwatering down home side dish to accompany a bowl of pinto beans and hot buttered cornbread.

Skillet Cajun Potatoes With Andouille Sausage

Fried Potatoes Make for a Hearty Down Home Southern Meal

Potatoes were regularly served in my Gramma’s kitchens. They were grown right outside their door in their backyard gardens.The family would enjoy them during the growing season straight from the garden. The late season crop would usually be moved to the cellar to keep for use throughout the winter. There you have it, simple homegrown goodness and the very first organic food.

Skillet Cajun Potatoes With Andouille Sausage

It’s no secret that potatoes complement most any entree and can be turned into a meal themselves, just as in the skillet. I chose to season this potato skillet with a Cajun flair, but, you can also use kielbasa or any smoked sausage in place of the andouille. There’s also room to change the seasonings to take this skillet in the direction that suits your taste.

Leeks Add Another Dimension of Flavor

The leeks add a mild onion flavor and beautiful bright green color and texture that works so well with the crispy potatoes and spicy sausage. Leeks need to be cleaned thoroughly prior to using to release dirt and sand trapped in the layers. They’re well worth the small amount of effort for the flavor and color they lend to the dish as a whole.This meal is guaranteed to hit the spot anytime of year and it’s budget friendly too. Another dish utilizing andouille you may like to try is this Ziti with Andouille Sausage and Mushrooms from Diethood.

 

Skillet Cajun Potatoes With Andouille Sausage

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Skillet Cajun Potatoes With Andouille Sausage

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun-potatoes-with-andouille-sausage
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 lb red potatoes quartered
  • olive oil
  • 1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning [more or less to your taste]
  • salt and black pepper
  • 2 medium leeks green tops removed and sliced
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme rough chopped and divided
  • 1/2 tsp fennel or cumin seed
  • 1 14 oz smoked andouille sausage 1/4-inch on bias

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat a few drizzles of olive oil. Add the potatoes to the pan and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, salt and black pepper to your taste. Let the potatoes cook for several minutes and brown on one side before you attempt to turn them to prevent them from breaking up.
  • Remove the green tops from the leeks and slice into 1/2 inch slices. Place into cold water and use your hands to "swish" around to remove any sand trapped between the layers.
  • Cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes then add the sliced leeks, minced garlic, fennel seed and 1 tsp fresh thyme. Sprinkle with the remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes until the leeks begin to soften and brown.
  • Slice the sausage into 1/4 inch slices on the bias and add to the pan. Continue to cook over medium heat for another 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender and the sliced sausage has browned.
  • Adjust the creole seasoning, salt and pepper then sprinkle with the remaining chopped thyme before serving.

Notes

Sliced onion wedges or green onions may be substituted for the leeks if desired.
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Filed Under: Main Dish, Southern Comfort Food, Sumptuous Sides, Vegetables Tagged With: Cajun sausage, fred potatoes, fried potatoes, leeks, potato hash, potatoes, skillet potatoes

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Comments

  1. Elaine Cozart says

    October 14, 2020 at 10:45 pm

    This was so easy! And the combination of flavors and textures made for a yummy fall weeknight dinner.

    Reply
  2. Debbie says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    I was thinking to add some cabbage to this, anyone ever try that?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      May 12, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      You can, no problem at all.

      Reply
  3. Christopher Smith says

    August 24, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe that everyone in my family relishes. I’ve cooked and enjoyed it so many times and now I add some green or red peppers and a half a cup of white wine in the tradition of Justin Wilson may he RIP. I put the wine in right at the end and have the element at a high heat so most of the moisture but not the taste evaporates before the potatoes get too soft. The sausage and the potatoes absorb the wine really nicely. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      August 24, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Terrific addition, thanks!

      Reply
  4. Cindy Barker says

    November 21, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Thanks for a delicious recipe! I love to cook and try new recipes! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      November 21, 2017 at 11:50 am

      Thank you, and same to you and yours.

      Reply
  5. Randi Johnson says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      October 24, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Thanks, it’s a tasty skillet meal.

      Reply
  6. Marsha Kelly says

    January 2, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    I agree with you Melissa!
    This what I was looking for!

    Thank you,
    Marsha

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      January 2, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks Marsha!

      Reply

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