Need a quick and affordable dinner idea? This Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes recipe is an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, you can have a hearty, family-tested dinner on the table in under 30 minutes—with hardly any cleanup.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe!
This one dish recipe is one of our go-to dinners when we need something fast, filling, and budget-friendly. You can easily swap in whatever vegetables or sausage you already have, making it perfect for using up leftovers. It’s been tested in real kitchens and always gets a thumbs up from the whole family.
Another family favorite meal is this Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajita Recipe and Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies. You can serve this over rice or wrap the shrimp and veggies in a tortilla. There is no need to fuss over dinner when sheet pan meals always saves the day.
For even more ideas, you might like our Easy One Pot Dinners for Busy Families series.
Quick Glance at this Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Servings: 4–6
- Difficulty: Easy
- Budget Friendly: Yes – uses simple, affordable ingredients
- Cooking Method: Oven, sheet pan
Ingredients
- Kielbasa Sausage – Use any smoked sausage you prefer (turkey, beef, or pork). Great way to use what’s on sale. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Red Potatoes – These roast well and stay tender. You can also use Yukon gold or russet potatoes.
- Onion – Adds flavor and sweetness as it roasts. Yellow or white onions work best.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Helps everything crisp up in the oven. You can substitute with any cooking oil you have on hand.
- Garlic Powder – Adds easy flavor without extra prep. Fresh garlic can be used if preferred.
- Smoked Paprika – Gives a smoky, slightly sweet flavor. Regular paprika works in a pinch.
- Dried Thyme – Adds a simple herby flavor. Italian seasoning is a good substitute.
- Salt and Black Pepper – Enhances all the flavors. Adjust to taste.
- Fresh Parsley – Optional, but adds fresh flavor and color before serving.
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How to Make Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 400°Fahrenheit.
Step 2 – On a large sheet pan, spread out the sliced kielbasa sausage, potatoes, and onion.
Step 3 – Drizzle the olive oil over the sausage and vegetables on the baking sheet pan.
Step 4 – Sprinkle them with garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together to ensure even coating with the spices.
Step 5 – Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is slightly browned. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the ingredients to ensure even cooking.
Step 6 – Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Tips for Success
- Preparing Ingredients – When preparing the ingredients for this recipe, make sure to cut them about the same size. This allows them to cook evenly and about the same time.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time may vary based on the veggies and sausage that you use. We recommend stirring the ingredients about half way through cooking time to ensure everything is cooked evenly.
Variations Ideas
Vegetables to Add:
- Bell peppers
- Green beans
- Brussels sprouts
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Mushrooms
- Cherry Tomatoes
Potato Options:
- Russet potatoes
- Yukon gold potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
Protein Options:
- Chicken sausage
- Italian sausage
- Turkey sausage
- Pork Sausage
- Bratwurst
- Salmon
Serving Suggestions
These potatoes and sausage can easily be served as it is. But we like to serve with a side of cauliflower rice, white rice or brown rice. Homemade mashed potatoes or a bake potato is also a great option.
Storage and Freezer Instructions
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm individual servings in the microwave, or reheat on a sheet pan in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.
- Freeze: Let the sausage and potatoes cool completely, then place in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Thaw and Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through. The potatoes may be a little softer after freezing, but it will still be delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can chop everything ahead and store it in the fridge until ready to bake.
Make sure everything is spread in a single layer and not overcrowded.
Any smoked sausage works great—kielbasa, turkey sausage, or whatever is on sale.
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If you try this Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes, we’d love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment or a star rating—it helps other families find easy, budget-friendly meals they can trust.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 ½ pounds red baby potatoes cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound kielbasa sausage (sliced into ½ inch pieces) 1 ½ pounds red baby potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) and 1 sliced onion.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon Salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the potatoes and onions.
- Toss until everything is well coated.
- Spread the ingredients in a single layer on the sheet pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is slightly browned. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the ingredients to ensure even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
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Thank you, Dale!
Family Approved! Even good the next day with a little bacon crumble and scrambled eggs.
Woohoo! I love hearing this April! Thank you so much for sharing and for the positive review. The leftovers topped with bacon and scrambled eggs sound amazing! Yum!
Loved this recipe.Its quick and easy for a crowd.
This recipe was absolutely delicious.
Thank you Nancy!
How are your potatoes done in 35 minutes? Mine were still absolutely rockhard, same with the carrots. I feel like I’m doing something wrong?
You can definitely cook the potatoes and carrots longer to the tenderness that you desire or cut them down to a smaller size so that they cook quicker. Thank you!
I dont have baby potatoes? can I use full size potatoes and just cut smaller?
Wow, what a tasty meal. I was surprised at how flavorful this simple recipe was to make. My whole family loved it. I will definitely be making this again. Thanks for the recipes!
This came out super tasty! I will definitely be making it again! Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for sharing!
This is delicious! It’s quickly become a family favorite.