Easy Sausage and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner
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Sometimes, the most flavorful dishes are the simplest. That is certainly the case with this Sausage and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner recipe. The potatoes are tossed with Italian herbs and then roasted with sausage, bell peppers, and onions until golden brown and tender, creating a flavor-packed and satisfying meal.
Roasting the sausage and potatoes together in the oven means everything is flavored with savory goodness. As the sausage roasts, its juices flavor the vegetables, creating an incredibly tasty dish! Serve it with a simple side salad or a loaf of bread, and you have a complete meal.
Why You Will Love This Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes Recipe
One-pan dinners like this or my Baked Chicken and Orzo make it a little easier. Here is why this hearty and flavorful sausage dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- It requires minimal prep (peeling the potatoes) and cleanup. To make it even easier, leave the potatoes’ skins on. They’re tasty and crispy!
- The main course and side dish are done at the same time.
- It is an easy meal that can be on the table quickly
- Even the kids love it!
- This versatile recipe can easily be adjusted to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
Italian Pork Sausage: You can use either sweet or hot sausage. When I am feeding a lot of people, I will make one sheet pan with sweet Italian sausage links and one with hot sausage for those who like spicy sausage. You can also substitute chicken sausage.
Potatoes: I like to use baby potatoes or russet potatoes, but you can use any kind you like. Make sure to cut them into pieces of equal size so that they cook evenly.
Bell Peppers: Any kind of bell pepper is fine. I used yellow and orange peppers this time, but I often add a red or green bell pepper if I have it.
Onion: Use yellow or sweet onion cut into thick slices or chunks.
Seasonings: Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil
How to Make This Simple Sheet Pan Dinner
- Toss the cut potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings in a large bowl. Transfer the potatoes to a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper and bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 20 minutes.
- Scatter the onions and bell peppers over the potatoes, lay the sausage on top of the vegetables, and return the pan to the oven for 20-25 minutes. The sausage is done when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, and the juices run clear.
Cooking Tips
- Put the potatoes cut side down on the baking sheet so they get golden and crispy around the edges.
- Don’t overcrowd the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Shake the pan after the first 10 minutes to keep the potatoes from sticking.
- At the end of the cooking time, turn the broiler on for a few minutes to crisp up the sausage a bit.
Storing and Reheating
One of the best things about roasted sausage is that it tastes just as good the next day! If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or the oven. The sausage and potatoes can be reheated in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Other Italian Sausage Recipes
Using Italian sausage in a recipe is a great way to add savory flavor. Here are some of my most popular dishes featuring Italian sausage.
You will love the way ground sausage turns pasta into a hearty main dish. My Vodka Sauce with Sausage and Baked Pasta Rustica are two of the tastiest pasta dishes you will ever eat! Pair them with a nice classic Ceasar salad for a simple but delicious Italian dinner.
Chicken Rollatini with Sausage and Spinach is one of my most popular recipes. It is both tasty and impressive, making it a great meal to serve when entertaining guests.
Another one-pot recipe you may want to try is my Jambalaya with Italian Sausage. This is my spin on a delicious and hearty jambalaya. It is easy to make, and everyone loves it!
My Sausage and Cheese Strata is a family favorite. I love to serve this savory egg dish on Christmas morning or when I am hosting a brunch. It is the perfect make-ahead dish.
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Easy Sausage and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
Italian Sausage with Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1½ lbs Italian Sausage
- 24 oz Baby Potatoes halved
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 Bell Pepper thick sliced
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Place the potatoes cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, scatter the sliced onions and bell pepper over the potatoes, and top them with the Italian sausage. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the sausage reaches an internal temperature of 160℉.
Notes
- Put the potatoes cut side down on the baking sheet so they get golden and crispy around the edges.
- Don’t overcrowd the potatoes in the baking dish.
- Shake the pan after the first 10 minutes to keep the potatoes from sticking.
- At the end of the cooking time, turn the broiler on for a few minutes to crisp up the sausage a bit.
OMG! So simple but so good.