Description

A cozy and flavorful sheet pan dinner combining sausages, apples, and root vegetables, perfect for a quick and comforting fall meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound (450g) sausages (Italian, bratwurst, or chicken sausage)
2 medium apples, cored and sliced thick (about 1/2-inch thick), preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed (about 1-inch pieces)
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Slice the apples into thick wedges, peel and chop the carrots and sweet potato, and cut the onion into wedges. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
Add the chopped carrots, sweet potato, red onion, and apple slices to the bowl. Toss everything thoroughly to coat with the seasoning mix.
Spread the veggies and apples evenly on a large rimmed sheet pan, making sure there is space between pieces to roast rather than steam.
Nestle the sausages on top of the veggies and apples, spacing them out evenly.
Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, then remove and use tongs to flip the sausages and gently stir the veggies.
Return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes until sausages are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C) and the veggies are tender and caramelized.
During the last 5 minutes of roasting, drizzle maple syrup over the apples and sausages for a glossy, sweet finish (optional).
Let the sheet pan dinner rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispiness. Slice apples thick to prevent mushiness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure sausages reach 160°F (71°C). If sausages brown too quickly, tent pan with foil. Maple syrup glaze is optional but adds a lovely sweetness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the sheet pan
Calories: 420
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 700
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 5
Protein: 18

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