Autumn Sausage Veggie and Apple Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
This Autumn Sausage Veggie and Apple Sheet Pan Dinner combines smoky turkey sausage with hearty sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and crisp baking apples for a flavorful, easy-to-make meal. Roasted to perfection with aromatic herbs and garlic, this wholesome dish is perfect for a cozy fall dinner that comes together on a single sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1/3-inch thick slices
- 16 oz sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes
- 16 oz brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced into chunks
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 2 crisp baking apples (such as Jazz and Braeburn), cored and diced into 1 1/4-inch chunks
Seasoning and Oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sliced smoked turkey sausage, diced sweet potatoes, halved brussels sprouts, diced red onion, minced garlic, and diced apples onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading them out evenly.
- Season and Toss: Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture. Sprinkle the dried thyme, sage, and crushed rosemary evenly on top. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything together on the pan to ensure all pieces are well coated with oil and seasonings.
- First Roast: Roast the mixture in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After this time, remove the sheet pan from the oven and toss the ingredients to promote even cooking and browning.
- Continue Roasting: Return the tray to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables and apples are tender and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Once done, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the roasted dish and serve warm, enjoying the blend of savory and sweet flavors.
- Recipe Source: Adapted from Cooking Classy.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked turkey sausage with smoked chicken sausage or your preferred sausage variety.
- Using crisp baking apples like Jazz or Braeburn adds a nice sweet and tart contrast; avoid softer apples that may become mushy.
- Make sure to cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even roasting.
- Adjust the seasoning and herbs to your taste; fresh herbs can be used but add them towards the end to preserve their flavor.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings using multiple sheet pans.