Nothing says comfort food like a hot, aromatic sheet-pan meal fresh from the oven. Juicy sausages, crispy golden potatoes, and sweet roasted red peppers come together in perfect harmony. This all-in-one meal is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and a feast for both the eyes and taste buds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-Pan Convenience: Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
- Sweet & Savory: The natural sweetness of red peppers perfectly balances the savory sausages.
- Vibrant & Inviting: The bright red of the peppers adds a pop of color to your plate.
- Quick & Flexible: Ready in under an hour with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 3 large sausages (pork, chicken, bratwurst, or your favorite)
- 3 medium potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large red bell peppers, sliced into strips
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the diced potatoes, sliced red peppers, and red onion with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Make sure everything is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Arrange on the pan: Spread the vegetables evenly across the sheet pan. Nestle the sausages among the veggies, giving them room to brown evenly.
- Roast: Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping the sausages and gently stirring the vegetables halfway through. Potatoes should be golden and crisp on the edges, sausages fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 71°C for pork).
- Garnish & serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve straight from the pan for a rustic presentation.
Pro Tips
- Extra-crispy potatoes: Soak diced potatoes in cold water for 20 minutes, then dry thoroughly before roasting.
- Flavor boost: Drizzle a bit of balsamic glaze over the roasted red peppers before serving.
- Meal upgrade: Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Quick Info
- Prep time: 15 min
- Cook time: 35 min
- Total time: 50 min
- Difficulty: Easy
- Meal type: Dinner, One-pan meal
Variations
- Swap sausages for chicken sausage, vegan sausages, or spicy chorizo.
- Add fresh rosemary or oregano instead of thyme for a different flavor.
- Spice it up with smoked chili powder or cayenne for heat.
