Name: Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb kielbasa sausage (Any brand will do, just don’t get the super spicy kind.); 2 medium sweet potatoes (Typically use orange sweet potatoes.); 1/4 cup honey (Raw honey tastes best.); 3 cloves garlic, minced (Provides flavor.); 2 tbsp olive oil (Prevents sticking.); to taste salt; to taste pepper; Assorted quick-roasting vegetables (optional) (Such as bell peppers, red onions, or broccoli.)

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Ever get to the end of the day and just… not want to mess with a million pans? Friend, me too. That’s why Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes is forever in my weeknight rotation. Everything plopped right on one tray, just the way the universe intended, and hardly any cleanup. Plus, with kielbasa and sweet potatoes together? It feels a little fancy, honestly.

Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes

So, if you love super simple dinners with explosive flavor, stick with me—I’ve got all the easy tricks, kinda like my cheesy ranch potatoes smoked sausage hack that everyone keeps asking me for.

Sheet Pan Kielbasa Dinner Recipe

Alright, so the real magic here is, yes, that sheet pan—doesn’t matter if you’re a kitchen newbie or a borderline TV chef (hey, dreams). Kielbasa brings the flavor while sweet potatoes pretty much melt in your mouth once roasted.

The honey garlic sauce ties it all together. I bet half your friends won’t believe something this easy can taste like a five-star restaurant. Heck, my sister called me a “culinary wizard” after trying it. For someone who once nearly burned toast… that’s progress.

You just chop up your veggies, slice the sausage (I usually do little diagonals just because it looks cute), and drizzle with the glaze. No pots, no weird steps, just toss and roast. Set a timer—go play with your dog, fold socks, stare at nothing for 20 minutes. Dinner’s easy peasy.

“No exaggeration—my picky eater actually ASKED for seconds. Never happened before with sheet pan anything!”—Michelle, Michigan

Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes

Whats in This Kielbasa and Potatoes Recipe?

You don’t really need a ten-item shopping list here, but let’s list the must-haves:

Kielbasa sausage. Any brand will do, just don’t get the super spicy kind if you’ve got spice-phobes in the house (learned that one the hard way).
Sweet potatoes. They’re the star. I like the orange kind, but seriously, use what you’ve got.
Honey and garlic. Big flavor, tiny ingredients. Raw honey tastes best to me, but go with what’s hiding in your cupboard.
A little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Don’t skip the oil or stuff gets sticky.

Now, if you want to bulk it out, sometimes I’ll throw in quick-roasting veggies from the odds-and-ends drawer. This is not a fussy recipe, thank goodness.

Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes

How to Cook Kielbasa in the Oven

Simple steps—because who wants complicated?

First, preheat that oven. I go 400°F since it cooks fast but doesn’t burn the honey. Then, line your sheet pan with parchment if you’re on Team Zero Cleanup, or just oil it up a little if you like crispy edges.

Chop everything into bite-sized pieces. Toss it all in a bowl with your honey, garlic, oil, and some salt and pepper, then spread on the pan. Try to space things a bit—don’t pile them or you’ll end up steaming it (still tasty, but not what we want).

Pop in the oven for about 25 minutes, maybe shake it halfway through. That’s my secret for those golden, caramelized bits around the potatoes and sausage.

Honestly, this dish makes me look way more put-together than I am. Nobody needs to know it was almost zero effort.

Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes

Can I Use Different Veggies in This Sheet Pan Recipe?

Absolutely! That’s honestly one of my favorite things. It’s a see-what’s-in-the-fridge deal more than anything. If you’ve got bell peppers? Toss them in. Red onions are awesome. Even broccoli works, but it might get a tad crisp—delicious, though.

Don’t be afraid to just wing it with vegetables. Each one gets a little honey garlic magic from the glaze, anyway. Just remember: harder veggies (like carrots or parsnips) might need to be chopped a bit smaller so everything finishes roasting at the same time. If you ever try it with brussels sprouts… report back, because I want to know.

One time I tried adding apples in the last ten minutes… wow, the sweet-with-savory thing? Out of this world. So don’t stress about switching things up based on what’s in that veggie drawer calling your name.

Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes

Tips for Cooking Kielbasa and Potatoes

Let’s keep it honest. Sheet pan recipes are forgiving, but I’ve learned little tricks after making this so many times:

Don’t crowd the pan or stuff will steam instead of roast.
If you’re in a hurry, cut potatoes into really small cubes—speeds up cooking big-time.
Drizzle more honey just before serving for an extra shine (and stickiness).
Oh—and leftovers make a killer breakfast hash. Top with an egg and boom.

Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes

If you’re not sure what’s for dinner tomorrow, you could definitely check out this garlic butter honey bbq chicken tacos idea, too.

Craving more sheet pan tips? Read further and you’ll find loads of bright ideas out there. Honestly, if you want another version, there’s a great one at this Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce recipe—super worth checking out for new spins, especially if you’re obsessed with this honey garlic sausage sweet potatoes combo (like me).

For more cozy dinners, you should also peek at air fryer honey butter garlic chicken tenders—they’re basically my new kitchen crush. Give these a try and your sheet pan will practically never leave the counter.

Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes

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A simple and delicious sheet pan dinner featuring kielbasa and sweet potatoes, roasted with a honey garlic glaze for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.

Author: helth-recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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1 lb kielbasa sausage
2 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Optional: assorted quick-roasting vegetables like bell peppers, red onions, or broccoli

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
Chop kielbasa and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, toss kielbasa and sweet potatoes with honey, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared sheet pan without overcrowding.
Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through for even cooking.
Serve warm, drizzled with additional honey if desired.

Notes

Feel free to substitute or add any quick-roasting vegetables based on what you have in your fridge.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 50mg