Description
Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes is a savory-sweet skillet meal that balances caramelized roasted sweet potatoes with smoky sausage and a sticky, garlicky honey glaze. This one-pan recipe brings together simple ingredients with bold flavors and requires minimal cleanup, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual meal prep solution.
Ingredients
1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Toss the diced sweet potatoes with one tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme. Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until browned and slightly crisp on the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the roasted sweet potatoes and browned sausage back into the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly in the honey garlic glaze. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the glaze. This recipe works well with chicken sausage or turkey sausage as a lighter option. Make sure sweet potatoes are cut evenly to ensure consistent roasting. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in a skillet or microwave for quick lunches.