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Crispy Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring perfectly crisp sausage and caramelized vegetables, ideal for busy weeknights and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sausage links or bulk sausage (Italian, bratwurst, or chicken sausage)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium bell peppers, mixed colors, sliced into strips
  • 1 large red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Slice bell peppers into 1/2 inch wide strips. Cut the red onion into wedges. Mince the garlic finely.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan, leaving space between pieces to avoid sogginess.
  5. Nestle the sausage links or crumbled sausage among the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle extra seasoning on the sausage.
  6. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes. Halfway through, use tongs or a spatula to turn the sausage and gently toss the vegetables for even cooking and crisping.
  7. Check for doneness: sausage should be browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C), and vegetables tender with caramelized edges. Roast an additional 5-7 minutes if needed for extra crispiness.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent soggy vegetables. Flip sausage and toss vegetables halfway through roasting for even crisping. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully. Use foil-lined pans for easier cleanup but note it may reduce crispiness. Prepping vegetables ahead and keeping sausage chilled until roasting helps reduce excess fat and sogginess. Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven to maintain crisp edges; avoid microwaving.

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