Looking for a seriously easy and delicious meal? Make this quick fix dinner of Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes, served with an herby sour cream sauce. It’s so easy but so good — with just five ingredients.
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I really can’t say enough good things about this easy dinner recipe. We first had it when we were in France and a blog reader, Jen, invited our family for lunch.
She prepared a beautiful feast for us including sausage and potatoes. Jen added this delicious cream sauce on the side that was truly amazing! You’re going to want to get this easy dinner on repeat.
Why Make This
It’s five ingredients or less! When you cook with minimal ingredients, the flavors of each one really stand out. With spicy sauages, potatoes, sour cream, and herbs, you really can’t go wrong.
It’s quick and easy. Since all the ingredients cook together on one pan, you can assemble this meal in just minutes. It’s so simple to make, you can easily delegate the prep to someone else in the family.
It’s delicious. Seriously, this one pan dinner is so incredibly good. The whole family will be dancing in their seats when they enjoy this cooked sausage and potatoes dish!
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this simple Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes:
potatoes – If you can find baby potatoes for a good price, definitely use those as they up the fancy level. However, russet potatoes are generally more affordable. That’s what I tend to use. Just peel and quarter and you’re good to go.
olive oil – I prefer olive oil, but you can use your favorite cooking oil.
salt and black pepper – Season to taste with your favorite salt and pepper.
sausage – I like to use spicy Italian sausage links, but you can use your favorite sausage, such as turkey or chicken sausage, smoked sausage, or chorizo. Keep an eye open for sausages on sale and stock the freezer when you find a good price.
sour cream – Jen makes this d with fromage blanc, something we can’t easily source here in the States. I’ve substituted sour cream which is super yummy. Buy a few extra cartons when you find it on sale as it stays good in the fridge for awhile. If you can find fromage blanc, by all means, use it! You can also substitute creme fraiche or Greek yogurt. A spicy alternative to the sour cream sauce would be a bit of remoulade. Yum!
herb mix – I like to use my Italian Seasoning Mix in this recipe since it brings all the flavor without any hassle.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s how to make Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl toss the potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay out on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add the sausages to the baking sheet.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160 F for pork, 165F for poultry.
Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream and Italian seasoning.
Serve the potatoes and sausages with the sour cream sauce on the side.
Serving Suggestions: Serve sausage and potatoes with side dishes such as cooked veggies or a green salad. Easy Garlic Green Beans are a great option, as is Lemon Broccoli and Peas.
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- Use a different type of sausage.
- Vary the seasoning mix in the sour cream.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Roast another kind of vegetable, like sweet potatoes or broccoli.
Freeze Extra for Later: I don’t recommend freezing this dish. Cooked potatoes don’t generally freeze well. (Learn the best ways to freeze potatoes.)
To Make a Meal Prep: Prepare according to the recipe and divide the batch into 4 meal prep containers along with your preferred side dishes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within 4 days.
Make a Plan for Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They are good chopped and added to salads or soups.
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Sausage and Potatoes with Sour Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lb baby potatoes scrubbed or large potatoes, cut into quarters
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- 8 Italian sausage links
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1-2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl toss the potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay out on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add the sausages to the baking sheet.2 lb baby potatoes, 2 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, 8 Italian sausage links
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160 F for pork, 165F for poultry.
- Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream and Italian seasoning.1 cup sour cream, 1-2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
- Serve the potatoes and sausages with the sour cream sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use a different type of sausage.
- Vary the seasoning mix in the sour cream.
- Roast another kind of vegetable, like sweet potatoes or broccoli.
Nutrition
This post was originally published on March 26, 2015. It has been updated for content and clarity.
Laura Riddle
Ooh we lived and cooked in Paris yummy. Best food ever!
Jen Beaman
Actually, I was thinking it would make a great cookbook title “Practical Family Food That No One Objects To” 🙂
Stephanie M.
Such a simple yet filling meal. We have taken to eating turkey sausage and there is such a variety including one called Sweet Italian sausage which tastes really good. I’m going shopping in the next day or two and I’m going to pick up some sausage; I already have a lot of potatoes in the fridge and I’m going to make this.
Also, I wanted to tell you that your post the other day about fajitas inspired me so I made them and they were a huge hit. I don’t cook too much Mexican food but I went all out and made a “fajita bar” with bowls and platters all over the table with all of the fixings. I also made a fiesta black bean salad. I always make bean salad out of white cannellini beans or red kidney beans so this was something different. I never had black beans before but they were just as good as the others. I mixed them with corn, chopped green bell pepper, chopped grape tomatoes, chopped red onion, salt, pepper, oil and vinegar. The whole dinner was a success and I’m glad I tried something new. So thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Jessica Fisher
Fun! So glad to hear that the fajita bar was a hit. Yummy!
Jen Beaman
I love this! Such a practical family meal that no one objects to !
Jessica Fisher
I’m quoting you. Yes, that’s exactly it!