Sausages with Oven-Roasted Potatoes and Peppers is a hearty sheet-pan dinner made with juicy sausage links, crispy golden potatoes, sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic, and simple herbs.
Everything cooks on one baking sheet, which means less cleanup and an easy dinner for busy weeknights. The potatoes develop crisp edges while the peppers and onions become sweet and lightly caramelized, and the sausages release flavorful juices that season the vegetables as they roast.
Serve it straight from the pan or pair it with a simple salad, crusty bread, mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy one-pan dinner
- Minimal cleanup
- Crispy roasted potatoes
- Juicy, flavorful sausages
- Colorful roasted peppers
- Simple grocery-store ingredients
- Excellent for meal prep
- Easy to customize
- Perfect for family dinners
Ingredients
For the Sheet-Pan Dinner
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes
- 1½ pounds sausage links
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 large yellow or red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional Finishing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh lemon juice
Best Sausages to Use
One of the advantages of this recipe is that many varieties work.
Italian Sausage
Sweet or hot Italian sausage is an excellent choice.
The fennel, garlic, and spices pair beautifully with roasted peppers and potatoes.
Chicken Sausage
Chicken sausage is convenient and available in many flavors.
Try:
- Garlic herb
- Italian
- Roasted pepper
- Spinach and cheese
Turkey Sausage
Another option that works particularly well with plenty of herbs and roasted vegetables.
Smoked Sausage
Fully cooked smoked sausage gives the dish a different texture and usually requires less cooking than raw sausage.
Because sausages vary in size and whether they’re raw or precooked, cooking times may need to be adjusted.
Best Potatoes for Roasting
You want potatoes that develop golden edges while remaining creamy inside.
Excellent choices include:
Baby Potatoes
Easy because they require little preparation.
Yukon Gold
Naturally buttery and creamy.
Red Potatoes
Hold their shape particularly well.
Russet Potatoes
Can become extremely crisp, although they have a fluffier interior.
Whatever variety you choose, cut the potatoes into similar-size pieces.
How to Make Sausages with Oven-Roasted Potatoes and Peppers
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
A hot oven is important for properly browned vegetables.
Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup if desired.
Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and dry the potatoes.
Cut baby potatoes in half.
If using larger potatoes, cut them into approximately 1-inch pieces.
Keeping them relatively small helps them cook at roughly the same time as the other ingredients.
Step 3: Season the Potatoes
Place the potatoes in a large bowl.
Add approximately half of the olive oil along with some:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
Toss thoroughly.
Give the Potatoes a Head Start
Potatoes generally take longer to become tender than peppers.
Spread the potatoes over the baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for approximately 15 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
This simple step produces much better potatoes than putting everything into the oven simultaneously.
Step 4: Prepare the Peppers
While the potatoes begin roasting, remove the stems and seeds from the bell peppers.
Cut them into large bite-size pieces or strips.
Avoid cutting them extremely small because peppers soften considerably during roasting.
Step 5: Slice the Onion
Peel the onion.
Cut it into thick wedges.
Larger pieces are preferable because thin onion slices can burn before the potatoes finish cooking.
Step 6: Season the Vegetables
Place peppers and onions in the mixing bowl.
Add the remaining olive oil, garlic, and seasonings.
Toss until lightly coated.
Step 7: Add Sausages and Vegetables
Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven.
Turn the potatoes.
Add the peppers, onions, and sausages.
Arrange everything in a relatively even layer.
Avoid piling ingredients on top of each other.
Should You Cut the Sausages?
You can roast sausage links whole or cut them into pieces, depending on the type.
Whole raw sausages tend to retain more moisture.
Fully cooked smoked sausage can easily be sliced into thick rounds before roasting.
If using raw sausages, avoid cutting into them unnecessarily before cooking because juices can escape.
Step 8: Roast
Return the pan to the oven.
Roast for approximately 25 to 35 additional minutes, turning the vegetables and sausages once during cooking.
Exact time will depend on:
- Sausage size
- Potato size
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Whether the sausage is raw or precooked
The potatoes should be tender inside with browned edges.
Step 9: Check the Sausage Temperature
Don’t rely only on appearance when cooking raw sausage.
Use an instant-read meat thermometer.
For raw pork or beef sausage, cook to at least 160°F (71°C).
For raw chicken or turkey sausage, cook to at least 165°F (74°C).
Precooked sausages only need to be reheated according to package directions.
Step 10: Finish the Dish
Once everything is properly cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
For additional flavor, add:
- Parmesan
- Lemon juice
- Crushed red pepper
- Freshly ground black pepper
Serve immediately.