Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to make this delightful dish:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This allows the dish to cook evenly and develop a lovely golden top.
2. In a large bowl, combine the quartered potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are well-coated.
3. Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they start to become tender.
4. While the potatoes are roasting, brown the sliced smoked sausage in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes. This step adds a delicious caramelized flavor to the sausage.
5. Remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer them back to the bowl. Add the browned sausage, ranch dressing, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix everything together until well-combined.
6. Return the mixture to the baking sheet and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Once done, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and serve hot.

Cooking this dish always reminds me of my abuela stirring her pots with such care and joy. It’s about letting the ingredients speak for themselves, just like she taught me.