Skillet Red Potatoes with Smoked Sausage

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
• 1/4 medium yellow onion, very thinly sliced, paper thin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves
• salt, kosher variety, to taste
• black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 4 small red potatoes, skin on, quartered, about 5 ounces (141g)
• 4 oz smoked sausage, half-inch slices and then quartered, or whatever sausage you wish (110g)
• 1/2 c shredded cheese, sharp or mild, your choice

Directions

1. Gather and prep your ingredients.
2. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375 (190c).
3. When the oven comes to temperature, add the empty skillet, and allow to heat up.
   Chef’s Note: Heating the skillet in the oven will help prevent any sticking of the ingredients.
4. Add the olive oil and the vinegar to a large bowl.
5. Whisk until emulsified.
6. Add the rosemary, thyme, and the salt and pepper (to taste), and whisk one more time to combine.
7. Add the potatoes, sausage and the thinly sliced onions, and toss until they are thoroughly coated with the oil.
8. Remove the skillet from the oven, and then add the ingredients.
9. Place in the preheated oven, and allow them to cook, until the potatoes begin to brown, about 45 minutes. The potatoes should be fork tender.
   Chef’s Note: Open the oven and toss the ingredients about twice during the baking process.
10. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on the cheese, and pop back into the oven for 5 quick minutes.

Serve as a wonderful appetizer, or just grab a fork and tuck in. Enjoy.