Sizzling Sausage and Sweet Potatoes Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
Comfort meets excitement in this tantalizing sausage and sweet potatoes with honey garlic sauce that promises to revolutionize your dinner routine.
Hearty sausage links mingle with tender, caramelized sweet potato chunks, creating a symphony of robust flavors.
Each bite delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes that dance across your palate.
The honey garlic sauce drizzled over the dish adds a luxurious depth that elevates every single morsel.
Roasted to golden perfection, this one-pan meal brings maximum satisfaction with minimal kitchen effort.
Weeknight dinners just got an upgrade with this simple yet impressive recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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FAQs
Paprika, salt, and pepper are the primary spices that enhance the flavor of the sweet potatoes, adding warmth and depth to the dish.
Yes, you can substitute the sausage with chicken, turkey, or vegetarian sausage based on your preference and dietary needs.
The honey garlic sauce provides a perfect balance of sweetness from honey, umami from soy sauce, tanginess from Dijon mustard, and a sharp kick from garlic, creating a delicious coating for the sausage and sweet potatoes.
Absolutely! This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights or preparing meals in advance.
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Main Ingredients:Seasoning Group:Sauce Ingredients:Cooking Essentials:How to Cook Sausage Sweet Potato Skillet
Step 1: Prepare Baking Sheet
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Step 2: Season Sweet Potatoes
Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Spread them evenly across the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until they start to soften and develop golden edges.
Step 3: Cook Sausage
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add sliced sausage and cook until the edges turn golden brown and crispy.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4: Create Honey Garlic Sauce
Combine the following ingredients in a small bowl:Whisk together until well blended and smooth.
Step 5: Combine And Finish Roasting
Remove sweet potatoes from the oven.
Add the cooked sausage slices to the baking sheet.
Drizzle the honey garlic sauce over the potatoes and sausage, tossing to ensure even coating.
Step 6: Final Caramelization
Return the baking sheet to the oven.
Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and creates a sticky, glossy finish on the sausage and sweet potatoes.
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Sausage And Sweet Potatoes With Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Hearty Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce delivers comfort on a plate, blending savory and sweet flavors. Warm spices and caramelized edges make this dish perfect for dinner, satisfying you with its rich, balanced profile.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) sausage
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal roasting.
- Coat sweet potatoes with olive oil, seasoning them generously with salt, pepper, and paprika, then spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 15 minutes until they begin to soften and develop golden edges.
- While potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature and sear sausage slices until they achieve a rich, caramelized brown color.
- Create the honey garlic sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and finely minced garlic in a small mixing bowl.
- Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and combine with the browned sausage slices.
- Drizzle the entire mixture with the prepared honey garlic sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and intensify the flavors.
- Once finished, the dish should have a glossy, sticky exterior with deep golden-brown coloration.
Notes
- Swap pork sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish light and healthy.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley or green onions after baking to add a bright, fresh contrast to the rich, sweet, and savory flavors.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising the delicious sauce’s depth and complexity.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even roasting and prevent some chunks from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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Her kitchen motto: good food doesn’t need a fancy label, it just needs fresh ideas and a little creativity. Outside of writing and recipe testing, Natalie’s happiest in her garden, exploring farmers’ markets, or mixing global flavors into new kitchen experiments.