This baked Italian sausage and potatoes is an easy sheet pan dinner made with Italian sausage, red potatoes, onions, and simple seasonings. Everything cooks together on one pan for a hearty, budget-friendly meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
What's great about this recipe
- It's made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients and makes a hearty meal without a lot of prep.
- You can use mild, hot, or sweet Italian sausage, depending on what your family likes.
- Everything cooks together on one sheet pan for easy cleanup.
- It's an easy, budget-friendly dinner that works well for weeknights.
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Budget Check
- The full recipe is about $8.00
- Per serving (4 servings): about $2.00
Uses conventional ingredients. Based on recent U.S. national averages. Actual prices will vary by store and region.
Ingredients you'll need
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Sausage - Use fresh Italian sausage links. Choose mild, hot, or sweet depending on your taste.
Vegetables - Small red potatoes and yellow or white onion. Yukon Gold potatoes also work well. Avoid very starchy potatoes like russets since they don't hold their shape as well during roasting.
Oil - Olive oil is used to grease the sheet pan and season the potatoes. Or use your favorite cooking oil, such as canola, avocado, or vegetable oil.
Herbs and spices - Garlic powder, salt, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper season the potatoes. Use fresh rosemary and thyme if you have them on hand. Dried herbs work well too, just use a smaller amount.
You will also need - A sheet pan at least 13 × 9 inches (a quarter sheet pan) and a kitchen thermometer.
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How to make baked Italian sausage and potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F and brush a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add the potatoes, onions, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, salt, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper to a large bowl. Stir gently to combine and coat the potatoes and onions with the seasonings.
- Arrange the sausages on the greased sheet pan, leaving space between them for the vegetables.
- Arrange the potato and onion mixture around the sausages.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the sausages and return the pan to the oven. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sausages are golden brown and cooked through.
Test if the sausage is done with a kitchen thermometer. Take the temperature of at least two links, one from the center of the pan and one from along the edge. Make sure the internal temperature is at least 160°F. If it's not, continue baking for 5-10 minutes and test again.
Recipe tips and notes
- Use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic because it burns quickly.
- Cut the potatoes roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate.
- Cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the sausages and how closely they're arranged on the pan. Ours took 35-40 minutes to cook through and get golden brown.
Storing and reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For food safety, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour if the temperature is above 90°F.
To freeze, transfer the sausage and potatoes to an airtight, freezer-safe container. Label and date. Freeze for 1-2 months for best quality. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or reheat individual portions in the microwave. Heat leftovers to 165°F.
If you enjoyed this baked Italian sausage and potatoes, check out our Italian sausage recipes for more easy dinner ideas. Try an Italian sausage sandwich for a simple meal, baked ziti with sausage for a hearty pasta dinner, or Italian sausage lentil soup for something warm and comforting.
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📖 Recipe
Baked Italian Sausage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1-1¼ pounds Italian Sausage Links (about 4-5 links) use mild, hot or sweet Italian sausage depending on taste
- 1 pound Small Red Potatoes washed, patted dry and cut in halves or quarters (about 8 small potatoes)
- 1 Medium Onion cut into 8 pieces
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil divided (1 tablespoon to brush the sheet pan and 2 tablespoons for the potatoes)
- ½ teaspoon Fresh Rosemary woody stems removed and minced (or ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary)
- ½ teaspoon Fresh Thyme woody stems removed and minced (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt we use kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and brush a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add the potatoes and onions to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, salt, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine and coat the potatoes and onions with the seasonings.
- Arrange the sausages on the greased sheet pan, leaving space between them for the vegetables.
- Arrange the potato and onion mixture around the sausages.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the sausages and return the pan to the oven. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sausages are golden brown and cooked through.
- Test if the sausage is done with a kitchen thermometer. Take the temperature of at least two links, one from the center of the pan and one from along the edge. Make sure the internal temperature is at least 160°F. If it's not, continue baking for 5-10 minutes and test again.
Notes
- Use a sheet pan that's at least 13 × 9 inches.
- Use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic because it burns quickly.
- Cut the potatoes roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate.
- Cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the sausages and how closely they're arranged on the pan. Ours took 35-40 minutes to cook through and get golden brown.
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Colleen B.
I added in 1 frozen bag of peppers and onion. Served with green salad and garlic bread Wonderful dish. A person could even add some fresh green beans to this mixture.
elizabeth
i need to make this for a baby shower with about thirty people do i triple the ingredients
Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth,
It depends, will there be other dishes provided? This recipe has 5 sausages to serve 4-5 people. The sausages can be cut into smaller pieces, plus the potatoes, etc. If there are other dishes provided then yes. If this is the only offering then no, triple the recipe will not be enough for 30 people. As far as doubling or tripling the recipe the ingredients should be the same.
Ellie
Can you use a different potato?
Elizabeth
Yes, except I would avoid russet (Idaho) potatoes because they can break apart.
Renée
Wow, this was really good! I added half a sweet red pepper, chopped, and it turned out really well. Saving this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
Thanks Renée. It's my pleasure, happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Lisadee
Was wondering do you cover the pan with foil or just leave uncovered
Elizabeth
Hi, bake uncovered. Thanks for stopping by.
Chelsea
Thanks for this great recipe! Easy to follow directions and delicious dinner!
Elizabeth
Thank you, happy you enjoyed it!
Carole
Do you prick the sausage before baking?
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Hi Carole, I don't, it works out.