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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.
More Easy One Pan Dinners
- Italian Chicken and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner
- One Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta Skillet
- One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
- One Pan Garlic Parmesan Pasta
- Chicken and Rice Bake
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!
Would it help to brown the sausage a little first?
The sausage browns as it cooks in the oven.
I have made this a handful of times now and the family has loved this recipe. Just remember to use smoked paprika not plain paprika as the recipe states. It makes a huge difference! I also use a purple onion for the onion part of the recipe (as it is more subtle of a flavor and works beautifully with the rest) and I use small golden potatoes.
I usually double the recipe, except for the olive oil as the oil from the sausage adds to the moisture. I tried only once doubling the olive oil to meet with the other doubled ingredients and all I can say is that it was not a good idea in the end. Also, last but not least, even with doubling the batch, it still only takes about 45-50 mins to bake.
Not only is this recipe super easy to make, it is very affordable of a meal for a family!
Awesome feedback Della! Thanks for stopping by.
We love this recipe. Also think cook time is too long. particularly for sausage so after first time cooking it, i add sausage after 20 minutes cooking and cook only till potatoes are tender. about 40 minutes in my oven. i have a very large sheet pan so i also add some carrots with a bit more spices in at the start and today i’m adding red/yellow bell peppers too. who knows next time brussels or green beans 😉
Awesome feedback Patricia! Thank you so much for stopping by.
I enjoy a recipe that we all like Me and 2 adults are ins in the home. I ‘m always on Pinterest. And l love new recipes
That’s so awesome, Yolanda! Thanks for stopping by to share.
I have made this recipe at least 10 times it’s easy to prepare it for the oven, and easy to clean up. But most of all it’s delicious
Awesome feedback Yolanda! Thanks for stopping by.
I love sheet pan recipes so good,and easy to make and easy to clean up
I love sheet pan recipes so good,and easy to make and easy to clean up
This tasted good but the time was too long. I took them out at 45 min and my sausage was almost crispy. I would start checking it at 35.
Awesome feedback Sarah! Thanks for stopping by.
Yum! I added chopped tomatoes, chopped zucchini, and spinach. Very easy, and delicious..
Nice! Awesome feedback Nadine, thanks for stopping by.
I made this tonight with yellow potatoes. Everybody loved it. I didn’t realize I was out of paprika so I ended up using a creole spice blend. The potatoes were amazing.
Nice! Awesome feedback Vann! Thanks for stopping by.
I did really enjoy this recipe! The potatoes were delicious and so flavorful. However, I did have some of the sausages burn. I thought of maybe adding them at 40 mins remaining but then they wouldn’t be covered in oil or lemon juice..
Any thoughts or recommendations?
Hi Lisa, You can definitel just add them a little later, or try cutting thicker pieces. I do sometimes have a few burn, but they are usually the smaller pieces. Enjoy!
I have been making this recipe for e few years now. It is very flavorful and is a family favorite. 😋
That’s awesome Emily! Thanks for stopping by to share your feedback.
Looks delicious! Going to make it tonight. One question do you use regular sweet paprika or smoked paprika?
Hi Beth, It’s smoked paprika. But truly you could use either. Enjoy!
Delicious!! Very simple and a lot of flavor. Will make again
Thank you Pam! Love the feedback, thanks for stopping by.
Delicious!! Simple and packed with flavor. Will definitely make again.
Nice! Thanks for stopping by Richard.
Love this recipe! The seasoning blend is spot on perfect.
Thank you Sue! Love the feedback, thanks for stopping by.
EXCELLENT RECIPE. HUBBY LOVED IT!!!
Nice! Thanks for stopping by.
Question. Roasting potatos & onions takes a bit more time than browning slices of sausage.
Do I need to pre-cook the veggies for a bit?
I don’t want to end up with tough ivercook3d sausage with perfectly cooked potatos.
Any tips?
Hi David, I have made this at least 30 times and it’s delicious every time. It takes a while to brown the sausage in the oven, more than if you were browning it in a skillet. However if you still have concerns, leave the sausage off the pan for the first half, and then add it. I will warn that it won’t brown as much this way.
I can’t believe I haven’t rated this yet. YUMMM. I could eat this every week if my husband didn’t get burnt out 😂 he loves it too but I think I made it way too often after first finding this recipe. I can’t help it. It’s that good!! I add carrots and then at about 20 minutes left of cooking time I add broccoli! Delish! Thank you!!
You are so welcome Mia! Thank you for sharing.
It was delicious. I have made recipes similar to this through out the years. I was trying to think of what to have for dinner today, and I wanted something effortless and easy. I had little small potatoes, onions, smoked sausages and Italian sausages. I Googled sausage and potato bake. Your recipe came up. I love the idea of adding fresh lemon to it. I did two sheet pans of it! Much appreciated!
Love the feedback Carla! Thank you so much for stopping by.
Excellent recipe as is! I did add about 1-1 1/2 cups of sauerkraut to the mix before
roasting it in my Ninja Foodie XL. Delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
You are so welcome Audra! Thanks for the feedback.
Great recipe, fixed it tonight everyone loved it, I served green peas with pearl onions and dinner rolls. Many thanks!
You are so welcome Nancy! Love the feedback, thanks for stopping by.
How do you keep the sausage from burning?
If you cut the pieces a little thicker, and give them a good couple of stirs, they shouldn’t burn. The smaller pieces tend to get darker.
I put the potatoes and onions on first and cook about 20 minutes and then add the sausage. Otherwise the sausage burns.
This was delicious. I used smokies and chopped red, orange & yellow peppers. So simple to throw together. Highly recommend.
Love the feedback Joy! Thanks for stopping by.
Can I substitute the lemon/lime I don’t have that!
You can leave it out if you don’t have it on hand. I don’t always add it when I make this recipe, although I love the flavor it adds.
Absolutely loved it! My husband went back for thirds!
Nice! Thanks for stopping by Ioana.
This was a great recipe ! I just bought a few stalks of fresh brussel sprouts , so I added them halved . It was SO good and EASY ! I read the reviews prior and decided to add the sausage the last 25 minutes as i liked it sliced a little thinner ,,,perfect ! I will used this all the time now. BONUS = 1 PAN
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K.
This is a staple for me! The only thing I changed was using smoked paprika instead of regular paprika. Living in Arizona I don’t like using the oven for this so I use my smoker. Gives it a smokey taste too. Today my smoker wasn’t working so I used my outdoor Blackstone Griddle and it worked out great too! Just love the flavor of it all together!
That’s awesome, thanks for sharing!
I’ve made this several times and it is so awesome!!!
Nice! Thanks for stopping by Heidi.
Can polis sausage be substituted?
Yes, the flavors are very similar.
This has become my family’s favorite meal! I switch up adding broccoli or asparagus toward the end of the cook time to add some green veggies. My 14 year old son begs for it at least once a week, and I have to make a double batch because he always invites neighborhood friends to eat this meal with us and brags that his mom is the best cook on the block! If only he knew how easy and inexpensive it is compared to other meats and proteins!
That’s awesome Jill! Thanks for stopping by.
Such an easy meal with great flavor. Added some carrots and served with a side salad. Definitely making this again.
Nice! Thanks for stopping by Nicole.
I make this at home and I make double batches for family gatherings. Everyone loves it!
I use lime juice instead of lemon, but next time I’m going to use both.
For veggies I add little orange tomatoes and mild banana peppers for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Adds some nice color and tastes great!
Thank you Rick! and thanks for sharing your awesome feedback.
I made this last night and it was delicious!! Served with a side salad and everyone loved it! Adding it to my dinner rotation! Thank you!
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I had some smoked sausage and was looking for something different than my usual. I found this and had the ingredients so I tried it and it was delicious! My family loved it as well 🙂
That’s awesome Amy! Thanks for stopping by.
Second time making this meal. My family absolutely loved it! Thanks!!
You are so welcome TMarie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave some positive feedback.
We’ve had this many times because we always have these ingredients and we always love it! Very neat and potatoes and so homey! We eat with with rice, yum!! Thank you for this!!!
You are so welcome Lorena, thank you so much for taking the time to leave some positive feedback.
I tried the smoked sausage and potato sheet dinner, and loved it. The kid’s devoured it. I’m going to try some more. Easy and simple. My kind of dish.
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Loved this!! What a great quick dinner!!
Thank you Becky! So glad you enjoyed it!
This was the first “outside the box” meal I made for my kids that they actually ate! My 10 year old raved about it. I absolutely LOVE this dish. Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe!
That’s awesome Andrea! So happy that you and your family loved this recipe!
Quick great meal. Fixed several times and all like it
That’s awesome Orville! Thanks for sharing your positive experience.
Easy recipe and very tasty.
Thanks Chris!
Smoked sausage and potatoes.
Thank you I’m trying this tonight!
Enjoy, and let us know what you think!
I know I love this already. Being from the south I added a small can of petit chopped tomatoes and will serve with crusty bread or rice. Munch
Great idea Ossie! and thanks you for stopping by!
Looks delicious! I’m going to try it!
Yum! Yum is all you need!
Thank you Dana!
Delicious and easy! I will definitely be making this recipe again!
Thank you Rachel!
Cooked it tonight was great
I made this sausage and potato dish and all I can say is wow. This recipe is so simple and SO GOOD. My husband and I love this and I will be making this on a regular basis. The only change I made as i used a half teaspoon of smoked paprika in addition to 1 1/2 t of regular paprika–it was delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Thank you Joyce! So happy that you and your family loved this recipe!
This was lovely. I used sweet potato and carrots in with the onion and potato. The paprika gave it a nice smokiness while the carrots and sweet potato lend a nice hint of sweetness. As I ate this I thought the vegetable combination ( minus the sausage) would be excellent as a base for barbecue pulled pork, if you were trying to avoid bread or up your vegetable intake:) thanks for the recipe!
Thank you Jonna! and great idea.
This. Was easy and delicious.
Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you for stopping by!
Was lucky to find your post early one evening, trying to figure out what the heck I had on hand to make for dinner for my husband and older teen boys. We all love the “hobo packs” I do when we camp, and your recipe is reminiscent of that — sort of an “open-faced” version. I used a combination of yellow and red onion, and added a chopped red bell pepper and 2 small poblanos. Omitted paprika and plain salt, substituting a liberal amount (2 tsp.?) of seasoning salt that I make myself which includes paprika, and which added some nice flavor since it includes garlic and onion powder plus some other spices and herbs. Towards the end of cooking time, I switched the oven setting to convect-bake to achieve better browning. The end result was delicious, the only problem being there was not enough sausage to go around for the big eaters in my household. Next time I’ll add more, or will add some marinated chicken thighs as I do in our hobo packs. You’re right, Kristin, this is a wonderful recipe that can be easily adapted, corn on the cob would also be a nice addition!
Love it! I’m new to sheet pan dinners (I’m kicking myself for not trying these sooner). It’s perfect for my meat and potato boys, I even snuck in some carrots.
NOT A SAUSAGE RECIPE! This article assumes that you know how to make sausage already.
No, it doesn’t. The recipe calls for smoked sausage, which is a pre-packaged food, similar in kind to hot dogs. No where does it suggest you should know how to make your own.
P.S. I am on weight watchers so I I added Green Wise Hot Italian chicken sausage instead of the smoked sausage
It has only 1/3 of the points of regular sausage
Excellent !
I added 3 peppers -1red and 2 green.
The spice combination was perfect. I added a bit more lemon and a bit more of each spice to adjust for the extra peppers and I used smoked paprika because I didn’t have any regular paprika
The kitchen smelled great -we couldn’t wait to eat
This is going into my favorite recipes book for sure
Ps I’m following Weight Watchers so I used Green Wise Hot Italian Chicken Sausage From Publix as it has only a third of the points of regular sausage
Thanks for this great recipe
Excellent !
I added 3 peppers -1red and 2 green.
The spice combination was perfect. I added a bit more lemon and a bit more of each spice to adjust for the extra peppers and I used smoked paprika because I didn’t have any regular paprika
The kitchen smelled great -we couldn’t wait to eat
This is going into my favorite recipes book for sure
I added a dash of basalmic vinegar in with the olive oil and lemon juice and added carrots- one inch dice- and brussells sprouts-stem bottoms cut off then halved, in addition to the potatoes and onion. Roasted for 45 minutes st 400. Turned halfway through and drizzled with a bit more olive oil. Very very good.
I make this, but for my seasoning I use a packet of dry Italian Dressing, it is delish! I also add frozen green beans to the mixture. My son loves it!
Did you forget the lemon in the instructions?
It was meant to be included with “seasonings” but I see how that was misleading. I’ve updated the recipe. Thank you!
HI Kristin
I make something similar but I love your seasoning mix. I struggle with seasonings. I admit sometimes I substitute seasonings with another seasoning with the same letter. True! ha!
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