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Grilled sausages with Lyonnaise potatoes

Grilled sausages with Lyonnaise potatoes is a complete dinner for 4, ready in 40 minutes, rated very easy, for about €2.60 per person. The key is cooking the onions slowly until soft and sweet, then mixing them into well browned potatoes with a splash of vinegar at the end for that classic Lyonnaise touch.

A simple, comforting meal, grilled sausages with sauteed potatoes, soft onions and parsley, Lyonnaise style.

Grilled sausages with Lyonnaise potatoes
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.60
Calories per person
670 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Juicy sausages with a good grilled char, sitting on a bed of golden, soft potatoes. Slow cooked onions add sweetness and a melting texture, while fresh parsley brightens the whole dish. It is a straightforward plate, the kind your grandmother made when she took the time to let the potatoes really brown in the pan.

This is the kind of weeknight dinner that makes everyone happy without taking hours to cook. Kids go straight for the sausages, adults enjoy the comforting pull of Lyonnaise style potatoes. Mon Chou suggests this one for the nights you want something simple, tasty and easy on the budget.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork sausages 6

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Onion 3
  • Parsley 1 sprig

Dairy

  • Butter 20 g

Pantry

  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the potatoes, slice them into rounds and cook them in salted boiling water. 12 min

    They should stay firm, not fall apart.

  2. Slice the onions thin and cook them slowly in a pan with the oil over low heat. 15 min

    Add a spoonful of water if they start to stick.

  3. Drain and dry the potatoes, then brown them in a large pan with the butter. 12 min

    Do not stir too much, the crust forms while they sit still.

  4. Mix the onions into the potatoes, add the parsley, salt and pepper.

    A splash of vinegar at the end gives it that Lyonnaise touch.

  5. Grill the pricked sausages in a pan or under the broiler. 15 min

    Turn them often for even cooking.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a firm fleshed potato like Yukon Gold or fingerling, they hold their shape in the pan instead of falling apart.
  • Dry the boiled potatoes thoroughly before frying, leftover moisture is what keeps them from forming a crisp golden crust.
  • Cook the onions and potatoes in two pans at the same time so everything finishes hot together and you save time.

The variations

  • Swap the pork sausages for chicken sausages for a lighter flavor, the cooking time stays the same.
  • For a vegetarian version, use plant based sausages or pan fried mushrooms with a pinch of paprika instead.
  • For kids in a hurry, slice the sausages into rounds and mix everything together, it is easier to eat with a spoon.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with vinaigrette
  • Whole grain mustard on the side
  • A glass of sparkling apple juice

Storage

Leftovers keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. You can freeze the sauteed potatoes, but grilled sausages lose some texture once thawed. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat to bring back the crispness.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the Lyonnaise potatoes ahead of time?

Yes, you can boil and brown the potatoes a few hours ahead, then reheat them in a pan with the onions right before serving. They will still turn out nearly as crisp.

What kind of sausages work best for this recipe?

Classic pork sausages work great, whether thin or thick depending on what you like. Prick them lightly before cooking so they do not burst in the pan.

Why do the onions need to cook for so long?

Slow cooking over low heat lets the onions caramelize naturally and turn sweet without burning. That slow cooked sweetness is what gives the dish its Lyonnaise character.

Can you use something other than fresh parsley?

Frozen parsley or fresh chives work well if you do not have fresh parsley on hand. The goal is just to add a fresh, green note at the end.

How long does it take to make grilled sausages with Lyonnaise potatoes?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in grilled sausages with Lyonnaise potatoes?

About 670 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does grilled sausages with Lyonnaise potatoes cost?

About €2.60 per serving, or €10.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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