Crispy seasoned potatoes and zesty smoked sausage bake together on one sheet pan for a quick weeknight dinner with just 10 minutes of prep. Tossed in a savory Italian dressing seasoning, everything roasts until golden and flavorful. It’s a simple, satisfying meal that the whole family will love!
For more easy sausage dinners, try this Dump-and-Bake Sausage and Cabbage Dinner or these Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers. You might also enjoy my Sheet Pan Shrimp and Potatoes for another sheet pan meal.
Before You Get Started
A few quick notes to set you up for success with this recipe:
- Dice the potatoes into uniform, bite-size pieces. This is the key to evenly cooked, crispy potatoes. Quarter average-size baby potatoes, halve the very small ones, and cut larger ones into eighths. If the pieces are uneven, some will be mushy while others are still hard.
- Use the dry Italian dressing seasoning mix only. Do not prepare the dressing according to the package instructions. You just need the dry packet of seasoning (I like the Good Seasons brand). The sugar and thickening agents in the mix actually help the potatoes crisp in the oven.
- Wait to add salt until the very end. The Italian dressing mix and smoked sausage are both salty on their own, so taste everything after cooking before reaching for the salt shaker. You likely won’t need any extra.
How to Make Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
This easy sheet pan dinner comes together in about 40 minutes total, with just 10 minutes of hands-on prep. The oven does the rest!
Step 1: Mix the Seasoning
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease an extra-large rimmed baking sheet or spray with nonstick cooking spray. You can line the sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil before greasing for easy cleanup.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry Italian dressing mix, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper until combined. This creates a flavorful coating that helps everything brown and crisp in the oven.
⇢ Skip the extra bowl if you like. Toss everything together in a large zip-top bag instead.
Step 2: Season and Roast the Potatoes
Add the diced potatoes to the bowl and toss until they’re well coated in the oil and seasoning mixture.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between pieces so they crisp rather than steam.
Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through so the potatoes brown evenly on all sides.
⇢ Don’t overcrowd the pan. If you’re doubling the recipe, use two sheet pans. Crowded potatoes will steam instead of getting crispy.
Step 3: Add the Sausage
While the potatoes roast, slice the smoked sausage into ½-inch thick rounds. After the potatoes have had their 20 minutes, scatter the sausage slices over the pan.
Give everything a good stir so the sausage gets coated in the seasoning and oil.
Bake for 10 more minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and fork-tender on the inside, and the sausage is nicely browned with a little char on the edges.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley (or other fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme) for a bright finishing touch. Serve hot right off the pan!
This was wonderful! Easy, quick, and inexpensive!
– Rebecca B.
Sausage and Potatoes Variations
- Switch the sausage. Just about any fully-cooked sausage works here. Try pork smoked sausage, beef smoked sausage, Polish sausage (kielbasa), or andouille for a spicier kick.
- Add vegetables to the pan. Toss sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, or green beans with a little olive oil and add them during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking. The veggies turn this into a complete one-pan meal.
- Swap the potatoes. Baby red potatoes or peeled and diced russet potatoes work well in place of baby gold potatoes. No need to peel the baby varieties since the skins are thin and tender.
What to Serve with Sausage and Potatoes
This sheet pan dinner is pretty close to a complete meal on its own, so you really just need something light on the side. A house salad with candied pecans or a simple bagged salad mix is our go-to for a quick finish.
If you want a hot vegetable side, any of these pair well:
For bread, flaky biscuits or Aunt Bee’s 3-ingredient biscuit recipe are perfect for soaking up any extra seasoning on the pan.
And if you want something heartier, creamy baked mac and cheese is always a crowd-pleaser alongside smoked sausage.
Storage Tips
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheating: Warm the sausage and potatoes in a skillet over medium-low heat until heated through and crispy again. You can also reheat individual servings in the microwave for about 1 minute, though the potatoes won’t be quite as crispy.
Freezing: Not recommended. The potatoes turn mushy when thawed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do you cook sausage and potatoes in the oven?
At 400°F, the total cook time is about 30 minutes. The potatoes go in first and roast for 20 minutes to get a head start, then the sliced sausage joins them for the final 10 minutes. Since the smoked sausage is already fully cooked, it just needs time to brown and heat through.
Can I add vegetables to this sheet pan dinner?
Absolutely. Broccoli, bell peppers, green beans, and zucchini all work well. Toss the veggies with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and add them to the pan during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking time so they don’t overcook. One reader tip: if adding broccoli, toss it with olive oil and add it when there’s about 20 minutes of total cook time remaining.
Can I use a different type of sausage?
Yes! Any fully-cooked sausage works well here. Pork smoked sausage, beef smoked sausage, turkey kielbasa, and andouille are all great options. The key is using a fully cooked sausage so it only needs to brown and heat through on the sheet pan rather than cook all the way through.
Made tonight on a whim and it’s being added to our monthly rotation of meals! I doubled the recipe for my husband and he cleared nearly a full pan to himself…
– Melody
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 (0.7 ounce) packet dry Italian dressing mix (just the dry seasoning, do not prepare the dressing)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 24 ounces baby gold potatoes, quartered into uniform bite-size pieces
- 1 (13 ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet or spray with nonstick cooking spray. You can line the sheet pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil before greasing for easy cleanup, if desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry Italian dressing mix, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add the potatoes and toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes (and any extra olive oil mixture) in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring the potatoes halfway through.
- Add the sliced sausage to the pan. Stir the sausage and potatoes so that everything is nicely coated in the olive oil and seasoning.
- Bake for 10 more minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sausage is nicely browned.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Sausage options: Just about any fully-cooked sausage will work. We like smoked turkey sausage, but pork smoked sausage, beef smoked sausage, kielbasa, or andouille are all great choices.
- Italian dressing mix: Use only the dry seasoning packet. Do not prepare the dressing according to the package instructions. The Good Seasons brand works well.
- Potato options: Baby red potatoes or peeled and diced russet potatoes can be substituted for baby gold potatoes. No need to peel baby varieties.
- Cutting potatoes: Dice into uniform, bite-size pieces for even cooking. Quarter average baby potatoes, halve very small ones, cut larger ones into eighths.
- Single layer is key: Spread the potatoes in a single layer with some space between pieces so they crisp rather than steam.
- Salt: Wait to season with salt until you taste the finished dish. The dressing mix and sausage are both salty, so you likely won’t need extra.
- Adding veggies: Toss broccoli, bell peppers, or green beans with olive oil and add to the pan during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.
- No-bowl option: Use a large zip-top bag to mix the seasoning, oil, and potatoes.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet for best results.
- Do not freeze. The texture of the potatoes will be mushy when thawed.
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Originally published in February, 2022, this post was updated in March, 2026.
Good timing, Blair. I just happen to have a sausage in the refrigerator.. Never realized that they are so versitle to make.
Thank You for posting this..
Sandra W.
Perfect! Hope you enjoy the meal!
This was wonderful! Easy, quick, and inexpensive!
Thanks, Rebecca!
My husband loves this recipe! I kick it up a notch and add 1/2 to 1 tsp. smokey paprika or Old Bay Seasoning. It gives an almost Cajun feel. Not too spicy, just enough!
Yum! We’re so glad it’s a hit.
I know I have said it before, but thank you for taking the time to curate all of your recipes on this website. It has been a wonderful blessing for our family, and this recipe was no exception.
God Bless!
Wes
Our pleasure, Wes. Thank you for such kind words and for trying out our recipes. We’re so glad you enjoy them!
Hey Blair,
Thank you for the awesome recipe. Made it tonight and it was super tasty! Will definitely make it again. I think next time I will cut down the amount of olive oil, otherwise perfect as is.
Thank you, Jenn! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Love this recipe!!!
Thank you!
Very tasty…easy prep meal.
Thank you!
Made tonight on a whim and it’s being added to our monthly rotation of meals! I doubled the recipe for my husband and he cleared nearly a full pan to himself. I opted to add onion powder and cajun seasoning as well to the recipe.
We’re so happy to hear this, Melody! Thank you for trying it out.
Should I make any changes if I add fresh broccoli?
Hi, Trudy! I would toss the broccoli with a little bit of olive oil and add it to the sheet pan when there’s about 20 minutes left in the total cooking time. Hope you enjoy the meal!
Loved the simplicity of the recipe, the pantry friendly ingredients and it’s budget friendly to boot. I followed the recipe as instructed and it came out perfect. I also made a vegan version using vegan sausage and it was just as tasty as the original.
Thank you, Dolores! We’re so glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for these recipe’s they are awesome. I wish that someone would also come up with some of these for 1 and 2 people.
God Bless you and yours
Linda
We hope you enjoy, Linda! You can always adjust the portions in the recipe card at the bottom of the page. Hope that helps!
We make potatoes exactly like this but in the airfryer. But doing it in oven with the smoked sausage was even better. Perfect valentines dinner for my wife and daughter!!! They loved it!!!
We’re so happy to hear this, Aaron! Thank you for trying it out and taking the time to leave a review.