Here’s a simple and flavorful Baked Sausage recipe — perfect for an easy dinner, meal prep, or adding to pasta, sandwiches, or breakfast plates.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 to 1½ lbs (450–700 g) sausage links — Italian, bratwurst, kielbasa, or your favorite kind
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning)
- 1 onion, sliced (optional)
- 1–2 bell peppers, sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional: thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare sausage
- Place sausages on the prepared baking sheet.
- (Optional) Add sliced onions and peppers around them for extra flavor.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and herbs if desired.
3. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, turning sausages halfway through, until browned and cooked through.
- Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for pork or beef sausage, 165°F (74°C) for chicken or turkey sausage.
4. Optional finishing touch
- For crispier sausage, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- For a one-pan meal, toss in small potatoes or chunks of zucchini before baking.
5. Serve
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, roasted vegetables, or on a bun with mustard or sautéed onions.
💡 Tips:
- Use a baking rack on top of your sheet pan to let fat drip away and get an even crisp.
- If using raw sausage coils or links, prick them once or twice to prevent bursting.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in an air fryer or skillet for a few minutes.
Would you like me to give a baked sausage and peppers casserole version — more of a full meal in one dish?
