Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A simple sheet pan meal balancing sweet, savory, and smoky flavors with maple-glazed sweet potatoes and browned sausage. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, Italian sausage links, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
4 links (about 1 lb), casings removed Italian sausage links
1 medium, sliced into half-moons red onion
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp leaves fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 large peeled and 1-inch cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika until evenly coated.
Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes and 1 medium sliced red onion half-moons on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
Step 3: Form 4 Italian sausage links (about 1 lb, casings removed) into small patties, then place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet with the vegetables.
Step 4: Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then remove the pan and drizzle 3 tbsp maple syrup over the sweet potatoes and sausage patties.
Step 5: Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized, and sausage is cooked through with browned edges.
Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over the entire dish before serving.