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Sheet Pan Sausage With Apples And Sweet Potatoes

Sheet Pan Sausage With Apples And Sweet Potatoes is a one-pan roast where smoky sausage chunks cook with tender sweet potato cubes and caramelized apple wedges. At 425°F, you toss everything in olive oil and paprika-spiced seasoning for a savory-sweet balance with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sausage and vegetables
  • 1 lb smoked sausage
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 apples cored and cut into wedges
  • 1 onion small, cut into wedges
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with foil as a nonstick surface for easy cleanup.
Toss with oil and seasoning
  1. Combine the smoked sausage, sweet potatoes, apples, and onion in a large bowl.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and add paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, tossing until everything is evenly coated.
Roast until tender
  1. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan so the vegetables roast instead of steam.
  2. Roast for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the apples are caramelized with browned edges.
Finish and serve
  1. Garnish with chopped fresh thyme before serving for a fresh, herbal finish.

Notes

For best caramelization, keep the vegetables in a single layer and avoid crowding the sheet pan. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat in a 400°F oven or skillet until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because sweet potatoes and apples can soften too much. For a lighter option, use turkey sausage instead of smoked sausage.