Autumn Sausage, Veggie, and Apple Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
This Autumn Sausage Veggie and Apple Sheet Pan Dinner is a flavorful and hearty meal featuring smoked turkey sausage, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, and crisp baking apples. Roasted with aromatic herbs and garlic, this easy, one-pan dish offers a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors, making it an ideal cozy dinner for fall. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a simple recipe that requires minimal cleanup and delivers maximum comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Protein and Produce
- 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
- 2 crisp baking apples (such as 1 Jazz, 1 Braeburn), cored and diced into 1 1/4-inch chunks
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Oils and Sprays
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine the main ingredients: Place the sliced smoked turkey sausage, diced sweet potatoes, halved Brussels sprouts, diced red onion, minced garlic, and diced apples on the sheet pan in an even layer.
- Add oil and seasonings: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over all the ingredients. Sprinkle the dried thyme, sage, and crushed rosemary on top, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything gently to coat well with the oil and herbs.
- Initial roasting: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. After this time, remove the pan carefully and toss the ingredients to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Continue roasting until tender: Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables and apples are tender and nicely caramelized.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle the roasted ingredients with the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of freshness, and serve warm.
- Enjoy your meal: This hearty, flavorful sheet pan dinner is perfect for an easy weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Notes
- Use crisp baking apples like Jazz or Braeburn for a nice balance between sweetness and tartness and to ensure they hold their shape when roasted.
- Feel free to substitute smoked turkey sausage with chicken sausage or a vegetarian sausage alternative for different tastes or dietary preferences.
- To save time, prepare all ingredients ahead of time and keep them chilled until ready to roast.
- Make sure to toss the vegetables and sausage halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting and prevent burning.
- This recipe is versatile; you can add nuts like pecans or walnuts in the last 5 minutes of roasting for extra texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.