Spicy Sausage & Sweet Potato Medley

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Crispy sweet potatoes and savory chicken sausage tossed with smoked paprika and cayenne, creating a colorful, protein-rich meal with minimal cleanup. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 50 minutes pairs sliced 1/2-inch thick Chicken sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick Bell peppers, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, sliced 1/2-inch thick Chicken sausage
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed 1/2-inch Sweet potatoes
• 1, sliced 1/4-inch thick Bell peppers
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potatoes and bell peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until edges begin to crisp.
2. Step 2: Remove sheet pan, add sausage rounds, and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and remaining salt/pepper. Toss gently to coat.
3. Step 3: Return to oven and roast 15-20 minutes, stirring once, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender with golden edges and sausage is browned.