This one-pan dinner pairs caramelized sweet potatoes with savoury pork sausage, crisp-edged Brussels sprouts and red onion. A maple-Dijon glaze adds tang and just enough sweetness without making the vegetables sticky or heavy.
Roast cubed sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts for 15 minutes at 425°F, add sliced pork sausage and red onion coated in maple-Dijon glaze, then roast 18–22 minutes more until the vegetables are tender and the sausage reaches 160°F.
A useful sweet potato and sausage dish needs more than putting everything on one tray. The vegetables and sausage brown at different speeds, so this method gives the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts a 15-minute head start. The sausage and onion join later with a tangy maple-Dijon glaze, keeping the meat juicy while the vegetables develop deeply browned edges.
The result is an easy sausage dinner with enough colour and texture for a fall weeknight, yet only one sheet pan to wash.
Food-safety source
Cook raw pork sausage to 160°F (71°C), measured in the thickest pieces. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat them to 165°F (74°C).
A staggered roasting method helps every ingredient finish at the same time.
Maple and Dijon balance sweet, sharp and savoury flavours.
Brussels sprouts and red onion bring colour and crisp edges.
The meal cooks on one rimmed sheet pan.
Leftovers reheat well for a practical next-day lunch.
Ingredients
Check off each ingredient as you get it ready.
Ingredient notes
Cut the sweet potatoes evenly so the centres soften before the sausage overcooks.
Use raw pork sausage for the stated timing and verify 160°F doneness; poultry sausage requires 165°F.
Choose similarly sized Brussels sprouts and halve larger ones.
Real maple syrup glazes without the artificial flavour of pancake syrup.
How to make it
Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment for easier cleanup, or oil the bare pan lightly for stronger browning.
Put the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts on the pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss well and spread in one layer, placing as many Brussels sprouts cut-side down as possible.
Roast for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
Add the sausage pieces and red onion to the glaze; toss until evenly coated.
Remove the pan from the oven. Turn the vegetables, then add the glazed sausage and onion. Spread everything into one uncrowded layer.
Roast for 18–22 minutes more, turning the sausage once, until the sweet potatoes are tender, the vegetables have browned edges and the thickest sausage pieces reach 160°F (71°C).
For deeper colour, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching continuously. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar, scatter with parsley and serve hot.
Pro tips
Use a 13-by-18-inch pan; a crowded smaller pan will steam the vegetables.
If the sweet-potato cubes are larger than 1/2 inch, extend their head start.
Check sausage temperature in several thick pieces without touching the pan.
A bare metal pan browns more strongly; parchment makes cleanup easier.
Variations & substitutions
Chicken sausage: Use uncooked chicken sausage and cook to 165°F (74°C).
Apple finish: Add one firm apple in thick wedges with the sausage; this variation needs a texture check before publication.
No Brussels sprouts: Substitute broccoli florets, adding them with the sausage instead of during the first roast.
What to serve with it
Serve with a peppery green salad or steamed green beans.
Spoon over cooked farro for a larger meal.
Add a dollop of plain yoghurt mixed with Dijon for a cool contrast.
Storage & reheating
Cool and refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours. Use within 3–4 days. Reheat on a sheet pan or in an air fryer until the sausage and vegetables reach 165°F (74°C).
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Maple-Dijon Sweet Potato and Sausage Sheet-Pan Dinner
This one-pan dinner pairs caramelized sweet potatoes with savoury pork sausage, crisp-edged Brussels sprouts and red onion. A maple-Dijon glaze adds tang and just enough sweetness without making the vegetables sticky or heavy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Use a 13-by-18-inch pan; a crowded smaller pan will steam the vegetables.
If the sweet-potato cubes are larger than 1/2 inch, extend their head start.
Check sausage temperature in several thick pieces without touching the pan.
A bare metal pan browns more strongly; parchment makes cleanup easier.
Storage & safety
Cool and refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours. Use within 3–4 days. Reheat on a sheet pan or in an air fryer until the sausage and vegetables reach 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition estimate
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Can I put raw sausage on the same tray as the vegetables?
Yes, provided everything is cooked until the pork sausage reaches 160°F and the vegetables that contacted raw meat are fully cooked. Wash the bowl and utensils that touched raw sausage.
Why are my vegetables soft instead of browned?
Crowding traps steam. Use a large pan, dry the vegetables and keep them in one layer with space between pieces.
Can I use pre-cooked sausage?
Yes. Add it during the last 12–15 minutes, or just long enough to heat through and brown, because it needs less cooking time.
Can I prepare this meal ahead?
Prepare the vegetables and glaze separately up to one day ahead. Roast shortly before serving for the best browned texture.
What temperature should pork sausage reach?
FoodSafety.gov and USDA advise 160°F (71°C) for ground pork sausage.
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