One Pan Sweet Potato and Sausage dinner is easy to prep and full of flavor! Roasted sweet potatoes, smoked sausage, and veggies pair with an optional herb sauce.
Sweet Potato and Sausage
This recipe’s all about delicious Roasted Sweet Potatoes and sausage. The sweet potatoes get all caramelized in the oven, which tastes amazing with the smoky sausage. Other veggies add some extra flavor, and the herb sauce really brings it all together.
Super easy to make, too – just toss the veggies and sausage with some spices on a pan and let the oven do its thing. Whip up the sauce with a few ingredients in a blender, and you’re good to go!
Sweet Potato And Sausage Ingredients
- Yellow onion: Slice thin for better browning.
- Sweet potato: Cut into even 1/2-inch cubes so they cook evenly.
- Red bell pepper: Cut into larger pieces to keep from burning.
- Olive oil: Use good-quality oil for the best flavor.
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sausage: Try turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Cilantro sauce: Made with fresh cilantro, green onions, mayo, lemon juice, and Parmesan.
- Avocado (optional): Adds a creamy texture.
How To Make Sweet Potato And Sausage Recipe
- Preheat the oven.
- Toss onions, sweet potatoes, and red bell pepper on a sheet pan with oil and seasonings.
- Roast the veggies until they start to soften.
- Add the sausage to the pan, giving everything a good stir.
- Continue roasting until the sausage is browned and the veggies are fully cooked.
- While the pan is in the oven, whip up the cilantro sauce in a food processor.
- Serve drizzled with herb sauce and optional avocado on top.
Recipe Tips
- Even Chopping: Cut sweet potatoes and veggies the same size so they cook evenly.
- Pan Size: Use a big sheet pan to avoid crowding and get better browning.
- High Heat: Roast at high heat for crispy edges and soft centers.
- Minimal Stirring: Let them roast without stirring too much for better caramelization.
- Final Seasoning: Add more salt and pepper after roasting if needed.
- Serve Immediately: Tastes best straight from the oven.
Serve Sweet Potato And Sausage With
- A green garden salad, steamed greens, or coleslaw for freshness
- Grilled corn for a smoky touch
- Crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful juices
- Fluffy rice or quinoa for a hearty side
Quick Tip
I use a 15×21 inch sheet pan for even roasting. If veggies are crowded or overlapping, they’ll take longer to cook!
Storage
Store leftovers in a container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the sauce separate and add it just before eating.
More Easy Recipes:
- Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with ground turkey taco meat
- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with wild rice
- Sweet Potato Couscous with fresh pesto
- Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet with melty cheese
- Sweet Potato Curry with a creamy sauce
Sweet Potato and Sausage
This one-pan Sweet Potato and Sausage dinner is quick, delicious, and easy. Roasted sweet potatoes and savory smoked sausage come together with veggies and a drizzle of cilantro-green onion sauce!
Equipment
- Sheet pan (15″ x 10″) 15 x 21-inch
Ingredients
- 2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion 1 large onion
- 3 cups cubed sweet potato 2 potatoes, 1/2-inch
- 1 large red pepper cut to 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 to 14 ounces smoked sausage cut into coins, see note 1
- Serving suggestions see note 2
Optional: Cilantro Sauce
- 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions all parts
- 1/2 cup mayo full-fat
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese see note 3
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine cubed sweet potatoes, onions, and bell pepper on a very large (15×21-inch) sheet pan (or two smaller pans). Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with all seasonings. Toss well with hands. Spread out evenly so veggies have plenty of room to roast (they’ll steam and take longer if overlapping). Roast 20 minutes.
- Remove tray; add sliced sausage and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss well and space everything out again. Roast another 15–20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Taste and adjust, adding more seasoning as needed.
- Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a small food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy; taste and adjust flavors. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Divide the sausage mixture evenly among four plates atop a bed of rice or quinoa. Drizzle sauce (to taste) over each plate (you may have extra) or top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. If using, top each plate with diced avocado. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Any smoked sausage will work in this recipe. Use smoked turkey or chicken sausage to keep things on the lighter side.
Note 2: For serving, try cooked rice or quinoa with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or cilantro sauce. Optionally add sliced ripe avocado.
Note 3: Grab a block of Parmesan cheese and grate it on the small holes of a grater for this sauce.
Storage: Store leftover Sweet Potato and Sausage dinner in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the sauce in a separate container and drizzle it on just before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 15722IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is so delicious! It’s on our dinner rotations often, and I make it even when I’m out of peppers and onions. The sauce is everything! And of course the sausage you chose. We love a mango jalapeño chicken sausage in this recipe. So good!
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much for your comment Leandra!
So much bettter than I had expected. The combinations of sweet potatoes and sausage with the spices was so good. I added other veggies that needed to be eaten and it was good with them but would have been just as good without them. Delicious!!
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks Bethany!
I love sweet potatoes! Amazing recipe dear
Thanks so much Alisa! 🙂
Love it! Thank you for sharing. I love sweet potatoes
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This dish was so flavorful, it cooked up beautifully, and we loved it! The avocado topping added a lovely freshness, and some crumbled cojita cheese made it just perfect. Thanks for another delicious dinner, Chelsea!
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks for your comment! 🙂
Made this tonight and it’s gone! So tasty and made me feel good that I was making a healthy dish!
So glad to hear that! I’m thrilled it was a hit 🙂 Thanks for the comment and review!
This recipe was phenomenal! We had it for dinner last night and my tastebuds fell in love. The sauce was zingy and satisfied my sauce-loving husband, and the ingredients were fresh and healthful which satisfied me. Not to mention every recipe of Chelsea’s I’ve ever made (over 30 at this point) are filled with so much flavor from the just-right amount of spices. Thanks so much! I will definitely make this one regularly in our home!