This Sheet Pan Potato, Apple, and Sausage recipe is a fast, flavorful all-in-one weeknight dinner that balances sweet and savory notes. It’s simple to prepare, requires minimal cleanup, and I like to serve it with sour cream and a side of sauerkraut.
If apples with potatoes and onions sounds unusual, give it a try—those sweet-tart apple slices complement the savory sausage and tender roasted potatoes beautifully. This sheet pan dinner comes together quickly, roasts on a single baking sheet, and makes weeknight dinners easy. Serving suggestions are optional, but the tang of sauerkraut and the creaminess of sour cream pair especially well.
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Sausage: Any cooked sausage works. Chicken-apple links pair especially well with the apple slices, but use what you prefer.
- Potatoes: Baby new potatoes are ideal because they don’t need peeling and roast to tender, not mushy. Cut potatoes so pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
- Apples: Honeycrisp or another sweet-tart variety works best to balance the savory elements.
- Seasoning: Customize with herbs you like—rosemary can replace thyme, or add whole garlic cloves for more flavor.
- Extra veggies: Add sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, or cabbage if you wish, but keep everything in a single layer so items roast rather than steam.
Sheet Pan Potato, Apple, and Sausage
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Ingredients
- 4 links fully cooked chicken-apple sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 ounces baby new potatoes, quartered
- 1 small sweet onion, cut into 6 wedges
- 1 small Honeycrisp apple, sliced into 1-inch half moons
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon whole grain or stone ground Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
- Sauerkraut, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat a rimmed 15×10-inch baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the sausage pieces, quartered potatoes, onion wedges, and apple slices on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, add the Dijon mustard, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything to coat evenly, then spread into a single layer so ingredients roast, not steam.
- Scatter the thyme sprigs over the pan.
- Roast for about 25 minutes, until the sausage is nicely browned and the potatoes and apples are tender.
- Serve warm, with sour cream and sauerkraut on the side if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and can vary based on exact ingredients and portion sizes. Calculate independently if precise values are required.
How to Make Sheet Pan Potato, Apple, Sausage Step By Step
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a rimmed 15×10-inch baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Prepare ingredients: cut 4 fully cooked chicken-apple sausages into 1½-inch pieces; quarter 12 ounces baby new potatoes; cut 1 small sweet onion into 6 wedges; slice 1 small Honeycrisp apple into 1-inch half moons. Place all on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil, add 1 tablespoon stone ground Dijon mustard, and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper.
- Toss to coat everything evenly, then spread into a single layer for roasting.
- Scatter 3 sprigs of fresh thyme over the pan.
- Roast for about 25 minutes, until the sausage is browned and the potatoes and apple slices are tender.
- Serve warm, with sour cream and sauerkraut on the side if you like.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this as a complete meal on its own, but a side of sauerkraut and a dollop of sour cream elevate the dish by adding tang and creaminess to the sweet and savory roast. A simple side salad also works well if you want more greens.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Freezer: Freezing is possible but may affect texture—potatoes, apples, and onion can become soft after thawing. If freezing, cool completely and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat: Reheat gently in the microwave or warm in a skillet until heated through. A hot oven or toaster oven will help restore some crispness.
More Sheet Pan Dinners
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- Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
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If you try this recipe, please leave a review. I hope you enjoy this easy, flavorful dinner.
