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Sheet Pan Sausage With Apples And Sweet Potatoes

Sheet pan sausage with apples and sweet potatoes—smoky, spiced sausage roasts with caramel-tender sweet potato cubes and apple wedges at 425°F. Finished with fresh sage tossed through for an herb-bright, savory-sweet finish.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sausage
  • 1 lb smoked sausage Slice before roasting so it browns evenly.
Sweet potatoes
  • 2 sweet potatoes Cube for fast, even roasting.
Apples
  • 2 apples Core and slice into wedges; tart apples hold up well.
Red onion
  • 1 red onion Slice so it caramelizes alongside the vegetables.
Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil Use split amounts to coat early-roasting items and then refresh everything later.
Spices
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika Adds warm smoky color.
  • 1 tsp dried thyme Dry herb for roasting.
  • 0.3333333333 tbsp fresh sage Chopped; reserved to toss at the end.
Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper To taste, added throughout as you toss.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and start roasting
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment, then set aside the pan for immediate use.
  2. Toss sweet potato cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, then spread them on the pan in an even layer.
  3. Roast at 425°F for 15 minutes so the sweet potatoes begin to tenderize before adding the other ingredients.
Add sausage and finish roasting
  1. Add the sliced smoked sausage, apple wedges, and red onion to the pan, then toss with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Roast at 425°F for 20 more minutes, until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender.
Finish with sage
  1. Toss everything with the chopped fresh sage right before serving so the herb stays fragrant and green.

Notes

Pro tip: give the sweet potatoes a head start at 425°F since they take longer to soften; that keeps apples from getting too soft. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days in a covered container—reheat on a sheet pan or in a skillet until warmed through. Freezer: not ideal for the best texture after thawing. For a lighter option, swap smoked sausage for chicken or turkey sausage (use the same quantities) to reduce overall fat while keeping the smoky flavor.