Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
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4.9
Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Description
Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes is a straightforward recipe where smoked sausage slices roast alongside cubed sweet potatoes, sliced onions, and chopped garlic. The ingredients are coated in olive oil and seasoned according to preference, then roasted at a high temperature in stages to ensure the potatoes become tender and caramelized while the onions and garlic remain cooked but not burnt. Adding the sausage slices partway through allows them to brown nicely on the pan.
The sweet potatoes provide a soft, slightly sweet base while the smoked sausage adds a smoky, savory element that balances the dish. The onions and garlic contribute aromatic depth without overwhelming the flavors.
This dish can be served as a simple dinner or a filling side, suitable for a family meal. Its one-pan method reduces preparation and cleanup time.
Adjust the seasoning amount to taste, especially if using spice blends with varying salt content. Sliced onions and chopped garlic help prevent burning during roasting. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated easily, making this a practical recipe for subsequent meals.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato peeled and cubed, large
- 1 yellow onion sliced, large
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or other cooking oil
- 1-2 teaspoons seasoning of choice (see notes)
- 16 oz. smoked sausage cut into 1-inch slices - such as andouille, kielbasa, etc. (see notes, or otherwise pre-cooked sausage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes, the diced onion, and the slivered garlic to the sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil (2 tablespoons) and add seasoning on top (1-2 teaspoons; see notes). Toss to coat and spread everything out evenly.
- Roast the potatoes, onions, and garlic for 20 minutes. Remove, stir, spread it all back out, and roast for another 15 minutes. Remove, stir (I like using a metal spatula for this), and spread it all back out.
- Add the sliced sausage to the sheet pan in between the potatoes, making sure a cut side has contact with the hot sheet pan.
- Roast for another 10 minutes, until sausage has browned. Serve.
Notes
- Choose seasoning blends with salt or add salt separately to ensure balanced flavor.
- Slicing onions and chopping garlic into larger pieces prevents them from burning under high heat.
- Use at least two tablespoons of oil to keep ingredients moist and avoid dryness.
- Leftovers keep well for 2-3 days refrigerated and reheat nicely for breakfast additions like scrambled eggs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 518 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 518kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1026mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 16053IU | 321% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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