Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

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Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce served on a plate

Why Make This Recipe

Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce is a perfect one-pan meal for anyone looking for something quick and delicious. This dish combines savory sausages with naturally sweet potatoes, all coated in a sticky, flavorful honey garlic sauce. It’s easy to make and packed with wonderful flavors that will please the whole family. Plus, it’s a healthy meal that requires minimal cleanup!

How to Make Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 4 sausages (link of your choice)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
  3. Add sausages to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce.
  5. Drizzle the sauce over the sausages and sweet potatoes on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and sausages are cooked through, stirring halfway through.
  7. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.

How to Serve Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

This dish is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. It makes for a great lunch or dinner option.

How to Store Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through. If you have a lot of leftovers, you can also freeze the dish for up to a month. Just make sure to let it cool completely before freezing.

Tips to Make Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

  • For extra flavor, try using different types of sausages such as spicy or herb-flavored.
  • You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey based on your taste.
  • Don’t skip stirring halfway through baking; this helps the sweet potatoes cook evenly and get crispy.

Variation

You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers or onions, to create more variety and nutrition. Just be sure to cut them into similar-sized pieces as the sweet potatoes for even cooking.

FAQs

1. Can I use different types of sausages?

Yes, you can use any type of sausage you like, including chicken, turkey, or vegetarian options.

2. Can I make this dish in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can adapt this recipe for a slow cooker. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker, pour the sauce over, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

3. How do I know if the sausages are cooked through?

Make sure to check that the sausages reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safe eating. You can use a meat thermometer to check this.

Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce

A delicious one-pan meal featuring savory sausages and sweet potatoes coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 links sausages (link of your choice)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
  • Add sausages to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the sausages and sweet potatoes on the baking sheet.

Cooking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and sausages are cooked through, stirring halfway through.
  • Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, try using different types of sausages such as spicy or herb-flavored. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey based on your taste. Don’t skip stirring halfway through baking; this helps the sweet potatoes cook evenly and get crispy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through. If you have a lot of leftovers, you can also freeze the dish for up to a month.
Keyword Family Dinner, Honey Garlic Sauce, One-Pan Meal, Sausage, Sweet Potatoes

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