Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes on a plate

Quick Dinner & One-Pan · Easy

Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes

This sheet pan sausage, peppers, and potatoes recipe is one of the easiest dinner recipes for a busy night. Everything roasts together on one tray, so cleanup is a breeze and dinner is on the table in about 40 minutes.

10Prep min
30Cook min
40Total min
  • 1 lbsmoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced
  • 1.5 lbsbaby potatoes, halved
  • 2, mixed colorsbell peppers, sliced
  • 1red onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoondried Italian seasoning
  • to tastesalt and black pepper
  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Place the potatoes on the sheet pan, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 10 minutes to get a head start.
  3. 3Add the sausage, peppers, and onion to the pan. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4Toss everything together directly on the pan so it's evenly coated.
  5. 5Roast for another 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sausage is browned.
  6. 6Serve hot straight from the pan.

Make it yours

  • Use chicken sausage for a leaner option.
  • Add zucchini or broccoli for more vegetables.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan before serving.

Good with

  • Crusty bread
  • A dollop of grainy mustard
  • A simple green salad

Good questions, answered.

Can I use frozen potatoes?

Fresh potatoes work best for texture, but thawed frozen potato halves can work in a pinch with a slightly shorter roast time.

What other sausage works well here?

Kielbasa, andouille, or chicken apple sausage are all great substitutes.