Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce (Easy One-Pan Dinner)

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce is the ultimate weeknight dinner: simple ingredients, bold flavors, and minimal cleanup. Juicy sausage roasts alongside tender sweet potatoes until caramelized, then everything gets coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce that brings the whole dish together.

This recipe is a perfect balance of savory and sweet. The natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with smoky sausage, while the honey garlic sauce adds richness with just enough tang to keep every bite exciting. Best of all, it all cooks on one pan — making dinner both effortless and satisfying.

Whether you’re cooking for your family, meal-prepping lunches, or just craving something comforting and flavorful, this sheet pan meal checks every box.

Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Dinner

  • One pan = easy cleanup
  • Sweet and savory flavor combo
  • Customizable with different sausages
  • Great for meal prep
  • Ready in under an hour

Sheet pan meals are beloved for a reason, and this one stands out thanks to its bold honey garlic glaze and perfectly roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

Sausage & Vegetables

  • Smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
  • Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • Honey
  • Soy sauce
  • Garlic, minced
  • Dijon mustard
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Season the Sweet Potatoes
    Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
  3. Start Roasting
    Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until beginning to soften.
  4. Add the Sausage
    Remove pan from oven. Add sliced sausage and spread evenly with the sweet potatoes.
  5. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Glaze and Roast
    Pour sauce over sausage and sweet potatoes. Toss gently to coat. Return to oven and roast another 15–20 minutes, until caramelized and cooked through.
  7. Finish and Serve
    Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

An easy one-pan dinner with roasted sausage and sweet potatoes tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

Sausage and Vegetables
  • 14 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 2 lb sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a sheet pan.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Add sausage to the pan.
  4. Whisk honey garlic sauce ingredients together.
  5. Pour sauce over pan contents, toss gently, and roast 15–20 minutes more.
  6. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

For extra caramelization, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end while watching closely.

Tips for Perfect Roasting

  • Cut sweet potatoes evenly for uniform cooking
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan — space helps caramelization
  • Flip once to prevent sticking
  • Use smoked sausage for deeper flavor

Variations

  • Chicken Sausage: Swap for lighter protein
  • Spicy Version: Add extra red pepper flakes or sriracha
  • Veggie Boost: Add Brussels sprouts or bell peppers
  • Maple Garlic: Replace honey with maple syrup

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with a green salad
  • Add a fried egg on top for brunch
  • Pair with crusty bread
  • Perfect as-is for a complete meal

Storage & Meal Prep

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days
  • Reheat in oven or skillet for best texture
  • Great for lunch bowls

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