Main Ingredients

• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
  Russet potatoes are ideal for this recipe because they crisp up beautifully while staying fluffy on the inside. Dicing them into fairly even pieces helps them cook evenly and get golden on the edges.
• 1 medium onion, sliced
  The onion brings sweetness and aroma to the dish. As it cooks, it softens and caramelizes slightly, adding a gentle sweetness that balances the savory sausage and potatoes.
• 12 ounces smoked Polish sausage, sliced into rounds
  Smoked Polish sausage is the star of the dish. It brings a deep, smoky flavor and a satisfying meaty bite. Slicing it into rounds allows it to brown nicely and mix well with the potatoes and onions.
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  Vegetable oil helps the potatoes crisp and keeps everything from sticking to the pan. It also carries the flavors of the sausage and onions throughout the dish.
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  Garlic powder adds a warm, savory depth to the dish without the risk of fresh garlic burning. It seasons the potatoes and ties all the flavors together.

Simple Seasonings (Recommended Additions)

While not listed in the base ingredient list, these common seasonings will make the dish even more delicious:

• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Optional but highly recommended:

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika – for a mild smokiness and a hint of color.
• A pinch of dried thyme or oregano – to add an herbal note.
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) – for a touch of freshness and color.

These additions are completely flexible. You can keep things very minimal or build in a bit more complexity with extra spices. Either way, the heart of the dish remains the same: crispy potatoes, tender onions, and smoky sausage, all cooked together in one pan.