Dinner doesn't get much easier than this. Just chop, toss, and roast-this sheet pan sausage and potatoes recipe is the kind of low-effort, big-reward meal that saves your weeknight. It's quick, filling, and full of flavor.
Should You Make This?
Time: About 45 minutes total-15 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to bake.
Ingredients: 8 easy-to-find basics-baby potatoes, sausage, bell peppers, olive oil, seasoning, and parmesan if you want.
Ease: Super simple! Minimal chopping, no fancy techniques, and only one pan to clean.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Baby Gold Potatoes - Gold potatoes roast up tender and creamy with crisp edges. You can also use red potatoes or even russet, just cut them to a similar size.
Red Bell Peppers - Adds sweetness and color. Feel free to swap in yellow, orange, or green peppers-or use a mix!
Cooked Sausage - Fully cooked smoked sausage or kielbasa works best. Use pork, beef, turkey, or chicken sausage-whatever your family prefers.
Olive Oil - You can use olive oil or avocado oil.
Seasoning - we use garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. You can switch out the Italian seasoning for taco or Cajun seasoning.
Parmesan Cheese (optional) - A sprinkle of Parmesan at the end adds a salty, savory finish. You can also try Pecorino Romano or leave it out entirely.
Full ingredient list with quantities in the recipe card below
How to Make Baked Sausage and Potatoes
Step 1 | Prep the Potatoes
Toss halved baby gold potatoes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.
Step 2 | Slice and Chop
While the potatoes cook, slice the sausage into 1-inch rounds and chop the bell peppers into chunks.
Step 3 | Add Sausage & Peppers
Add sausage, peppers, and garlic to the sheet pan. Drizzle with more olive oil and remaining seasoning. Toss to coat.
Step 4 | Finish Baking
Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until potatoes are tender and sausage is browned.
Tips & Notes
Cut potatoes to a similar size: To help everything roast evenly, make sure your potato pieces are close in size. If some are larger, go ahead and quarter them so they cook at the same pace as the smaller ones.
Switch up the seasoning: Italian seasoning adds a classic roasted flavor, but you can easily use taco, Cajun, or any spice blend you love.
Give everything space: For the best browning, spread everything out in a single layer. If the pan feels crowded, divide the ingredients between two sheet pans.
Finish with Parmesan: A quick sprinkle of Parmesan right before serving adds a salty, savory finish that takes it up a notch.
Sides
- Simple Green Salad - Toss together spring mix, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette.
- Steamed or Roasted Broccoli - Adds color and crunch. Bonus: it cooks fast.
- Garlic Bread or Dinner Rolls - Great for soaking up any juices on the pan.
- Cornbread - A cozy, comforting option that pairs especially well if you use Cajun seasoning.
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 24 oz baby gold potatoes, quartered (half any smaller potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz fully cooked sausage sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 2 red bell peppers cut into chunks
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Add the halved potatoes to a large sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes on the center rack.
- While potatoes cook, slice the sausage and chop the bell peppers.
- After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Add the sausage, peppers, and minced garlic to the pan. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Toss everything with a spatula to combine.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned.
- Optional: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.
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