North Cincinnati-Inspired Sausage and Sauerkraut Sheet Pan Dinner

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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A hearty sheet pan meal combining savory sausage and tangy sauerkraut with roasted potatoes, inspired by Northern Cincinnati’s rich culinary tradition. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs smoked sausage links, small red potatoes, sauerkraut for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 12 oz total), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds smoked sausage links
1 lb, quartered small red potatoes
2 cups, drained sauerkraut
1 medium, sliced into thin wedges yellow onion
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a large rimmed sheet pan, toss 1 lb quartered small red potatoes and 1 medium sliced yellow onion with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp caraway seeds until evenly coated.
Step 2: Roast potatoes and onions in the oven for 20 minutes until they start to soften and edges turn golden.
Step 3: Remove pan from oven and add 4 sliced smoked sausage links and 2 cups drained sauerkraut evenly over the potatoes and onions. Toss gently to combine.
Step 4: Return to oven and roast an additional 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sausage is heated through and potatoes are tender.
Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving warm.