Here’s a hearty, easy sausage bake—perfect for weeknights or feeding a crowd 🌭🥔:
Easy Sausage Bake
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbs sausage (smoked, Italian, or kielbasa), sliced
- 1½ lbs potatoes, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: broccoli, carrots, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Toss everything in a large bowl with olive oil, seasonings, and garlic.
- Spread evenly on a large baking sheet or casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, stirring halfway, until potatoes are tender and sausage is browned.
- Serve hot as-is or with crusty bread.
Variations
- Cheesy: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar in the last 10 minutes
- Southern-style: Add smoked sausage + Cajun seasoning
- Mediterranean: Use Italian sausage, add cherry tomatoes & finish with feta
- Honey mustard glaze: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp Dijon before baking
If you want a one-pan creamy version, slow cooker, or air fryer sausage bake, tell me which you prefer.
