Oven Roasted Sausage and Potatoes
A simple sheet-pan dinner made with smoked turkey sausage, baby potatoes, onion, olive oil, smoked paprika, Cajun spice, salt, and black pepper.
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Servings: 5 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked turkey sausage cut into rounds
- 1 large onion peeled and chopped
- 6 baby red potatoes washed and halved
- 6 baby golden potatoes washed and halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun spice
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2: Prepare the Baking Sheet
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Sausage
- Cut the smoked turkey sausage into evenly sized rounds or large pieces.
Step 4: Prepare the Onion
- Peel the onion and chop it into large pieces.
Step 5: Prepare the Potatoes
- Wash the baby red potatoes and baby golden potatoes.
- Pat them dry thoroughly.
- Cut each potato in half.
Step 6: Combine the Main Ingredients
- Place the sausage, chopped onion, and halved potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
Step 7: Add the Olive Oil
- Drizzle the olive oil over the sausage, onion, and potatoes.
- Toss until all ingredients are lightly coated.
Step 8: Prepare the Seasoning
- In a small bowl, combine the fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and Cajun spice.
- Stir until evenly mixed.
Step 9: Season the Mixture
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the sausage and potatoes.
- Toss until the ingredients are evenly coated with seasoning.
Step 10: Arrange on the Baking Sheet
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread everything into an even single layer to promote proper roasting.
Step 11: Roast
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- Roast for 55 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is lightly browned.
Step 12: Check for Doneness
- Insert a fork into one of the potatoes to check tenderness.
- If the potato is not fully tender, return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 13: Serve
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Oven Roasted Sausage and Potatoes recipe gluten-free, confirm that the smoked turkey sausage and Cajun spice are certified gluten-free or labeled free from gluten-containing additives. Some smoked sausages and spice blends may contain wheat-based fillers, flavorings, or anti-caking agents, so check labels carefully. The potatoes, onion, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika are naturally gluten-free, but they should still be checked for cross-contact when necessary. Use clean bowls, utensils, cutting boards, baking sheets, and foil to prevent cross-contamination.