Sausage Sweet Potatoes
A hearty and flavorful dish combining savory sausage with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, chopped red onion, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 15 minutes.
- While the vegetables are roasting, add the Italian sausage to the baking sheet with the vegetables. Break up the sausage with a spoon.
- Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through and browned, and the sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir everything together on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
Serve hot as a complete meal or as a side dish. You can add fresh parsley or a drizzle of sriracha for extra flavor.