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This one-pan sausage meal has gotten me out of countless dinner jams when I needed something quick and filling with hardly any dishes to wash. The mix of plump sausages, soft potatoes, and snappy green beans hits all the right notes - my family cleans their plates every single time.
I threw this meal together during a super busy week when we needed fast food between kids' activities. Now it's our regular weeknight standby that even my fussiest kid asks for again and again.
Ingredients
- Fully cooked sausages: Cut into rounds, they bring protein and deep flavor without extra cooking steps
- Fresh green beans: They add a nice snap to each bite; look for bright, unblemished ones
- Yellow or gold potatoes: They've got a creamy inside and keep their shape when roasted
- Extra virgin olive oil: Helps everything cook evenly and brings a nice background flavor
- Salt and pepper: These basic seasonings make all the other flavors pop
- Garlic powder: Gives you that garlic taste throughout without the hassle of chopping
- Dried basil and oregano: These herbs from the Mediterranean really match well with sausage and add richness
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Get Your Oven and Tray Ready:
- Heat your oven to 425°F - that's hot enough for nice browning without burning everything. Put parchment on your baking sheet so nothing sticks and cleanup is super fast. Go for a big 12 x 17 inch pan so everything has room to roast properly.
- Mix Everything Together:
- Put all your stuff right on the lined tray - the cut sausages, trimmed beans, and potato chunks. Pour olive oil all over so everything gets a bit coated. Scatter all your seasonings across the top. Now get in there with your hands or big spoons and mix it all up until everything's covered with oil and spices. This makes sure every bite tastes good.
- Spread Out and Cook:
- After mixing, spread everything into one flat layer. Don't crowd the pan or things will steam instead of getting crispy. Stick the tray on the middle rack in your hot oven and let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes. You'll know it's done when you can easily poke the potatoes with a fork and they've got golden edges. The sausage should look a bit browned and the beans should be tender but still have some bite.
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My favorite thing about this dish is how the sausage drippings soak into the potatoes as they cook. When my kids were little, they always grabbed the potatoes first saying they were better than any others I made. The trick was just letting them cook next to good sausage.
Ways To Switch It Up
Think of this meal as a starting point you can change based on what's in your kitchen. Try sweet potatoes for more nutrients, or swap in asparagus or broccoli when green beans aren't looking great. For sausages, anything works - Italian, kielbasa, or even chicken apple sausage tastes great. Just make sure you buy the fully cooked kind so everything finishes cooking at the same time.
Prep Ahead and Leftovers
This is a great meal to get ready in advance. You can set up the whole tray a day ahead, wrap it with plastic, and keep it in the fridge until cooking time. After it's cooked, any leftovers stay good in sealed containers for up to 3 days. Warm up single portions in the microwave for a minute or two, or put them back in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes to get some crispiness back. I often make twice as much just to have easy lunches ready to go.
What To Eat With It
This tray bake stands on its own, but also goes well with simple sides. Try it with a chunk of crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices, or next to a fresh green salad with a simple dressing. For hungrier folks, serve it over quick-cooking grains like couscous or quinoa that will soak up all those pan juices. My family loves having some whole grain mustard on the side for dipping their sausages.
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This is the dinner you'll reach for again and again when things get crazy, and seeing everyone's happy faces around the table makes it all worthwhile.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can uncooked sausage be used instead?
You can, but you’ll need more time for cooking. Slice the sausages into smaller pieces to help them cook evenly.
- → What potatoes should I choose?
Yellow or gold potatoes work best since they’re soft and buttery, but red or baby potatoes also do the trick.
- → What’s the best way to prep green beans?
Snip off both ends, and if you like smaller bites, you can cut the beans in half too.
- → Can I include different veggies?
For sure! Try onions, bell peppers, or carrots. Just cut them all to similar sizes for even cooking.
- → Is it possible to prepare this ahead?
Yes, you can chop and season everything in advance. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
- → What if I don’t have olive oil?
Use melted butter, avocado oil, or vegetable oil as a replacement.
- → How do I make sure the potatoes cook right?
Cut them into small, 1-inch chunks so they bake evenly. Spread everything out in one layer to avoid overcrowding.