Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes has everything you need for a hearty, satisfying meal and it’s all baked on a single pan to make it easy enough for a weeknight! Smoky sausage is roasted with seasoned sweet potatoes, onions, and kale, then finished with a shower of freshly grated Parmesan to make it extra delicious. And since it’s a one-pan dinner, cleanup is a breeze!
Sheet pan recipes are some of my favorite recipes to create for my blog, and there’s a simple reason why: they’re also my favorite recipes to cook for weeknight meals! I love this sheet pan sausage and sweet potatoes recipe because the smoked sausage adds so much big flavor that you don’t need to add much else to make this meal delicious. This easy dinner recipe also has my go-to method for cooking kale: wiling it on a sheet pan. Cooking kale like this means some bits get crispy too, which my kids love!
Why I LOVE this recipe!
- Made for busy weeknights – There’s hardly any prep work involved and everything cooks in about 20 minutes.
- Sheet pan meals are stress-free – No juggling multiple pots and pans or the oven and stovetop! And you have fewer dishes to wash after dinner too.
- Short ingredient list, big flavor – Smoked sausage, Italian seasoning, savory garlic powder, and Parmesan all pack lots of punch, which means you get tons of flavor without having to empty out your pantry.
- Hearty and satisfying – You won’t be hungry an hour or two after dinner! The veggies and sausage make this a filling meal.
Recipe Notes
This sheet pan sausage and sweet potatoes recipe is as simple as promised! Just a short list of ingredients and a sheet pan for a family friendly dinner.
In this section I am going to go through a few tips and tricks I use for how to make sheet pan sausage and sweet potatoes to get the absolute best and most delicious results.
Make sure to scroll to the bottom for the FULL recipe card.
Ingredients + Substitutions
- Smoked sausage – Other pre-cooked sausage varieties also work, so feel free to use what your family likes. Turkey or chicken sausage would also be great!
- Sweet potatoes – For a pop of color and sweet, earthy flavor. Be sure to cut these into evenly sized pieces so they all finish roasting at the same time.
- Onion – Onions soften and mellow in flavor when roasted, and the edges get crispy.
- Chopped kale – Remove the tough stems; even after roasting, they remain hard and unpleasant to eat!
- Olive oil – This helps the seasonings stick, keeps the veggies and sausage from sticking to the pan, and helps everything roast up golden and delicious.
- Italian seasoning – I love seasoning blends because they let me add a bunch of different flavors with just a single jar!
- Salt and black pepper – I like to use freshly ground pepper, which is more flavorful than finely ground store-bought black pepper.
- Garlic powder – This adds a nice savory flavor without the sharpness of fresh garlic.
- Parmesan – Freshly grated Parmesan melts over the veggies and sausage, adding umami, nutty flavor.
Make sure to see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full quantities and ingredients list.
Recipe Variations
If you love this recipe as much as we do and want some quick ways to change it up for variety, these little tips will do the trick!
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes – Instead of sweet potatoes, swap in Yukon Gold or red potatoes.
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Winter Squash – Lower the carb count and use butternut, acorn, or another winter squash in place of the sweet potatoes.
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Sweet Potatoes, and Apples – Add some cozy fall flavor by tossing in diced apples.
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Sweet Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts – Replace the kale with shaved Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with maple syrup or Balsamic vinegar for a little sweetness to balance the Brussels sprout flavor. (Broccoli or cauliflower would also work, but those will have to be added at the beginning of the recipe.)
Recipe Step by Step
I am going to highlight a few key steps in the recipe here, but make sure to jump down to the recipe card for comprehensive instructions on how to make sheet pan sausage and sweet potatoes.
Add the sausage, sweet potatoes, and onion to a sheet pan.
Add the olive oil and seasonings, then toss to coat.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Add the kale and bake 4 to 6 minutes more, or until it wilts.
Recipe Tips
- Cut the vegetables evenly – This is important anytime you’re cooking veggies, whether it’s roasting, sautéing, or grilling!
- Coat everything well with the oil – I like to use my hands, which I’ve found is the best way to really make sure every bite is coated. Pieces that aren’t coated will stick to the pan and won’t get golden and crisp.
- Don’t crowd the pan – Make sure everything is spaced out evenly for the best texture. When there’s room for the air to circulate, the edges of the veggies will get crispy.
Recipe Short Cuts
If you need to make this recipe, but are extra short on time, here are a few ideas that can help make this recipe even faster!
- Use bagged, pre-washed kale – This cuts down on a lot of the prep time!
- Buy grated Parmesan – It doesn’t melt over the sausage and sweet potatoes like freshly grated Parmesan does, but it still tastes good.
- Cut everything smaller – Smaller bites of sausage and vegetables will cook through faster.
Freezer Meal Instructions
Making this sheet pan sausage and sweet potatoes recipe into a freezer meal is simple! Follow the steps below and you can store this recipe in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To freeze after cooking
- Assemble and cook the sheet pan sausage and sweet potatoes as instructed in the recipe.
- Cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer.
- When ready to serve, take out of freezer and allow to thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat at 350° until warmed through, or warm individual portions in a bowl in the microwave.
What to Serve with Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Since this protein based dinner has the delicious flavors of fall, it will pair well with many of your favorite cozy side dishes.
Choose one or several of these side dishes to create a wholesome, well-rounded dinner. There are both classic options and some healthy options to keep it light.
Side Dish Ideas
- Stick of Butter Rice
- Bisquick Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Arugula Pear Salad
- Homemade Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe
Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes Leftovers
If you have leftovers after making this recipe, then it is your lucky day! They save and reheat well, and can make the start of another delicious dish.
To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer up to a month
Leftover Recipes
Here are a few ways to repurpose those leftovers and give them a delicious makeover!
- Pasta Salad – Reinvent this dish as a pasta salad! Toss your leftovers with pasta and a light vinaigrette like my Red Wine Vinaigrette. Fresh herbs like thyme would be a great addition too.
- Breakfast Hash – Serve leftovers with a fried egg and toast for breakfast.
- Meal Bowl – Divide the leftovers into bowls with polenta and add a drizzle of homemade pesto.
Recipe FAQ’s
How long to cook sheet pan sausage and potatoes in the oven?
This recipe requires about 20 minutes in the oven at 425ºF.
How do you bake sausage and sweet potatoes?
The best way to bake sausage and sweet potatoes together is on a sheet pan, which gives everything ample space to roast.
Can I bake sweet potatoes on a sheet pan?
Yes, sweet potatoes bake well on a sheet pan; when they’re cubed, it gives them nice crispy edges.
Can you cook sausage and sweet potatoes at the same time?
Yes, when both the sweet potatoes and sausage are cut into pieces, they’ll cook at the same rate.
More EASY Sheet Pan Recipes
If you enjoyed this recipe, I really hope you will take a moment to grab a few more easy recipes for another busy night!
You can check out all of my easy one dish recipes here, or see a few of our readers favorite recipes below.
- Sheet Pan Lasagna
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Sheet Pan Bacon Egg Breakfast Hash
- Sheet Pan Baked Pineapple Chicken
Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 24 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes
- 1 onion , roughly diced
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Slice sausage into bite sized pieces. Place sausage, diced potatoes, and diced onion on a large sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil then sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the sausage and vegetables until the oil and seasonings coats everything and spread into a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Then remove, add the chopped kale, toss everything together and spread back into a single layer. Return to the oven for 4-6 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and the potatoes are tender.
- Before serving sprinkle parmesan cheese over the sausage and potatoes. Enjoy!
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