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Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes is an easy weeknight dinner with crispy-edged potatoes, caramelized onions, and flavorful smoked sausage. Toss everything in a simple seasoning blend, spread it on a pan, and let the oven do the work. It’s ready in under an hour with minimal cleanup.
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Before You Get Started
A few quick tips to make sure your sausage and potatoes turn out perfectly every time:
- Cut potatoes evenly (about 1-inch pieces). This ensures everything cooks at the same rate. Smaller pieces will crisp faster, while larger chunks may need extra time.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Spread everything in a single layer so the potatoes get crispy edges instead of steaming. If you’re doubling the recipe, use two sheet pans.
- Start checking around 40 to 45 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, and smaller potato pieces or thinner sausage slices may finish earlier. Potatoes are done when they’re fork-tender and golden around the edges.
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
How to Make Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
This recipe comes together quickly with just a little chopping and one pan. The key is getting good browning on the potatoes and a nice caramelized char on the sausage and onions.
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
Slice the smoked sausage into coins, cutting on a diagonal for more surface area and better browning. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch) and slice the onion into chunks.
- Best Potatoes: Yellow or red potatoes work best here. They’re creamier than russets and get beautifully crispy edges when roasted. Leave the skins on for extra texture.
Step 2: Toss with Seasoning
Add the sausage, potatoes, and onions to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then add the seasonings: kosher salt, ground thyme, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Toss everything until evenly coated.
- Use smoked paprika for the best flavor. It complements the smokiness of the sausage and adds depth to the potatoes. Regular paprika works in a pinch, but smoked makes a noticeable difference.
Step 3: Spread on the Pan
Pour the mixture onto a foil or parchment-lined sheet pan and spread into a single layer.
- Lining the pan prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy, especially since the lemon juice and seasonings caramelize as they roast.
Step 4: Roast Until Golden
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Roast for about 25 minutes, then give everything a good stir. Continue roasting for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and golden around the edges.
- Since smoked sausage is already fully cooked, the goal here is to get that delicious caramelization on the meat while the potatoes cook through. You’ll know it’s ready when the sausage has crispy, browned edges and the onions are soft and slightly charred.
Finish and Serve
Toss with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot. The lemon and parsley brighten everything up and balance the richness of the sausage.
- Looking for more easy sausage dinners? Try this One Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta or Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers.
Recipe Variations
Vegetables: Carrots, sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli, and squash all work great. Keep in mind that root vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes take longer to cook, so cut them smaller or add them from the start. Quicker-cooking veggies like zucchini, squash, and tomatoes can be added halfway through roasting.
Sausage: This recipe uses traditional smoked sausage (usually a beef and pork blend), but you can easily swap in turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or Italian sausage. Italian sausage will add more seasoning, so you may want to reduce the other spices slightly.
Potatoes: Yellow Finn or baby red potatoes are ideal. They’re creamy, hold their shape well, and develop crispy edges as they roast. Russets can work but tend to get softer and won’t crisp as much.
Serving Suggestions
This is a complete meal on its own, but a fresh garden salad makes a nice side. To stretch it further, serve with crusty bread or dinner rolls to soak up any pan juices.
Meal Prep Idea: Leftover sausage and potatoes are great with fried eggs and toast for breakfast the next day.
Storage Tips
Storage and Reheating
Meal Prep: Divide servings into individual containers for easy dinners or lunches throughout the week. They’ll keep for 3 to 4 days. Reheat as desired or enjoy cold.
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container within 2 hours of cooking. It will stay fresh for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this dish. The potatoes tend to get soggy when thawed.
Reheating: Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds in 30-second intervals. For crispier results, reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 375°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren’t my potatoes getting crispy?
The most common reasons are overcrowding the pan or cutting the potatoes too large. Spread everything in a single layer so air can circulate, and keep pieces around 1 inch. If you’re doubling the recipe, use two pans. Also make sure your oven is fully preheated to 400°F before adding the pan.
Can I add vegetables to this recipe?
Absolutely. Broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and green beans all work well. For quicker-cooking veggies, add them about halfway through roasting so they don’t get too soft. Root vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes can go in from the start, just cut them into smaller pieces so they cook evenly with the potatoes.
How do you cook smoked sausage?
Smoked sausage is fully cooked, so you’re really just heating it through and getting a nice caramelized crust. Roasting it in the oven at 400°F gives you those crispy, browned edges without any extra effort.
Do I need to flip or stir while it cooks?
Yes, stirring once about halfway through helps everything brown more evenly. It also prevents the potatoes from sticking and lets the sausage get color on all sides.
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Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 large sweet yellow onion
- 1 pound baby yellow and/or red potatoes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Slice sausage diagonally into coins. Cut potatoes (washed) into 1-inch pieces and slice onion into bite-sized chunks.
- Add sausage, potatoes, and onions to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then add seasonings. Toss to coat evenly.
- Pour mixture onto prepared sheet pan and spread into a single layer.
- Roast for 25 minutes, then stir. Continue roasting for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and golden around the edges.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Smoked Paprika: Use smoked paprika for the best flavor. Regular paprika works in a pinch, but smoked complements the sausage and adds more depth.
- Potato Size: Cut potatoes into even 1-inch pieces so they cook at the same rate. Smaller pieces crisp faster; larger chunks may need extra time.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Spread everything in a single layer for crispier potatoes. If doubling the recipe, use two sheet pans.
- Easy Cleanup: Line your pan with foil or parchment to prevent sticking and make cleanup simple.
- Check Early: Start checking around 40 to 45 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, and potatoes are done when fork-tender and golden around the edges.
- Stir Once: Stir halfway through cooking for more even browning on all sides.
- Sausage is Pre-Cooked: Smoked sausage is fully cooked, so you’re just heating it through and getting a nice caramelized crust.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheating: Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, or reheat in a skillet or oven at 375°F for crispier results.
- Meal Prep Tip: Leftovers are delicious with fried eggs and toast for breakfast the next day.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
Looks delicious want to try it
Hi Mari, give it a try and let us know here in the comments with some feedback. Thanks for stopping by.
Looks delicious
Thank you Mari!