Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers - This sheet pan sausage peppers dinner roasts into juicy, browned sausages with tender-sweet peppers and onions that caramelize at the edges. The flavor is savory and rich with a gentle sweetness from roasted vegetables and a bright finish from vinegar or lemon that keeps it clean. You get crisp bits, tender vegetables, and plenty of pan juices that taste like built flavor without extra work. It’s a low-effort weeknight meal that scales easily and keeps well for meal prep.

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Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers - This recipe works because high heat and smart spacing create browning instead of steaming. Sausages need enough airflow to brown, and peppers and onions need time for their moisture to evaporate so their sugars can caramelize. After testing, I found that cutting peppers into wide strips and onions into wedges prevents them from collapsing too quickly, which keeps texture more satisfying. A light toss of oil and salt helps conduct heat for better color, and adding a small splash of vinegar right at the end wakes up the roasted sweetness so the pan doesn’t taste greasy. This shows how basic ingredients create something special: sausages and vegetables become a restaurant-style tray bake when you prioritize caramelization and finish with acid. The method is straightforward but delivers professional results, and it aligns with my focus on technique over complexity—roast hot, keep the pan uncrowded, and finish bright to guarantee juicy sausage, tender vegetables, and bold flavor every time.

Dietary Notes

✓ One-Pan Dinner
✓ Caramelized Vegetables
✓ Meal-Prep Friendly
✓ Bold Savory Flavor

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Why You'll Love This

Hands-Off Cooking: Sheet pan roasting delivers dinner with minimal cleanup.
Juicy Sausage Texture: High heat browns the outside while keeping the center tender.
Sweet-Savory Balance: Peppers and onions caramelize for natural richness.
Easy to Customize: Swap sausage type or add potatoes without changing the method.

Sheet Pan Sausage Peppers

👩‍🍳 Author: Chef Nour

⏰ Prep Time: 15min

❄️ Cool Time: 5

🔥 Cook Time: 30min

🥨 Yield: 4

🍞 Method: Roasting

🌾 Diet: None

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restaurant Ingredients

1 1/2 lb (680 g) Italian sausage links (sweet or hot)
3 large bell peppers, sliced into wide strips
1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fine salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Italian sausage links (sweet or hot) Choose good sausages because they set the baseline flavor; roasting at high heat browns the casing while keeping the center juicy and tender.
bell peppers, sliced into wide strips Wide strips hold texture during roasting; they caramelize at the edges without turning limp or watery.
yellow onion, cut into wedges Onion wedges roast into sweet, tender layers; wedges caramelize better than thin slices and won’t disappear into the pan.
olive oil Oil helps conduct heat for better browning; it also carries spices so the vegetables roast with deeper, more developed flavor.
fine salt Salt draws moisture from peppers and onions; less surface water means more caramelization and a cleaner, less steamed flavor.
black pepper Pepper adds gentle bite that balances sausage richness; it keeps the pan from tasting one-note.
smoked paprika Paprika adds warm depth and color; it supports a roasted, restaurant-style flavor without needing long cooking.
garlic powder Garlic powder builds savory aroma without burning like fresh garlic can at high heat; it keeps flavor bold and clean.
red wine vinegar (or lemon juice) A splash of acid at the end lifts roasted sweetness and cuts richness; it makes the pan juices taste brighter and more balanced.
fresh parsley, chopped (optional) Parsley adds a fresh finish and color; sprinkle right before serving so it stays bright and aromatic.

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Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a sheet pan - high heat encourages browning and caramelization.
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Step 2: Toss peppers and onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder - seasoning early builds flavor into the roast.
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Step 3: Spread vegetables in a single layer and nestle sausages on top with space between - spacing prevents steaming and guarantees color.
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Step 4: Roast 20 minutes, flip sausages, and toss vegetables - flipping and tossing promote even browning.
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Step 5: Roast 10–12 minutes more until sausages are browned and vegetables are caramelized - finishing time sets texture and color.
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Step 6: Drizzle vinegar (or lemon) and rest 5 minutes - acid brightens the pan juices and resting keeps sausages juicy.

Nutrition Facts

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Calories 560

Protein 23g

Carbs 16g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 8g

Fat 44g

Sodium 980mg

Potassium N/A

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Serving Suggestions

Serve straight from the sheet pan while everything is hot and glossy with pan juices. Pile sausages and vegetables into warm rolls for a sandwich, spoon over rice, or serve with roasted potatoes for a heartier plate. Finish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon or a small splash of vinegar to brighten the roasted sweetness. For best texture, serve immediately while the peppers still have a tender bite and the sausage casing is browned.

How to Store?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on a sheet pan at 425°F (220°C) for 8–10 minutes to re-crisp edges and keep sausages juicy; microwaving works but softens the vegetables. This meal freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight and reheat in a hot oven to bring back caramelized flavor. For make-ahead, slice peppers and onions up to 2 days early and keep refrigerated, then toss and roast when ready.

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