Sheet Pan Cajun Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

Sheet Pan Cajun Sausage and Sweet Potatoes is a budget-friendly dinner made with smoked sausage, vegetables and homemade Cajun seasoning.

Sheet Pan Cajun Sausage and Sweet Potatoes is one of those dinners I come back to again and again when time and energy are both running low. It’s the kind of meal where everything gets tossed into one bowl, spread onto a single pan and left to do its thing in the oven, which is exactly what I want on a busy weeknight.

The smoked sausage adds plenty of flavour on its own, the sweet potatoes roast up tender with lightly crisp edges, and the homemade Cajun seasoning ties everything together without being complicated.

It’s filling, family-friendly and easy to adjust based on what vegetables you have on hand, making it a reliable go-to for nights when you just need dinner to work.

Tips for the Best Results

• Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook through in the same time as the sausage.
• Toss everything together in a large bowl before roasting to evenly distribute the oil and Cajun seasoning.
• Spread the ingredients out in a single layer; overcrowding the pan will cause steaming instead of roasting.
• Roast on the middle rack for even cooking and good browning.
• For crispier edges, switch the oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes, keeping a close eye on it.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Smoked sausage – Pork, turkey or chicken sausage all work well.
• Sweet potatoes – Regular potatoes or butternut squash are good alternatives.
• Green beans – Broccoli, Brussels sprouts or cauliflower can be used instead.
• Bell pepper – Any colour works; use what you already have on hand.
• Red onion – Yellow or white onion can be substituted.
• Olive oil – Any neutral cooking oil can be used.
• Cajun seasoning – Homemade seasoning gives the best flavour, but a store-bought blend will work if needed. Adjust the amount used according to your own preferences. I like well-seasoned food so 2 tablespoons is a good starting point for us.

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Sheet Pan Cajun Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

Yield: 4 servings | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 8 oz (225 g) green beans, trimmed
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons homemade Cajun seasoning

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine all of the Cajun seasoning ingredients. Measure out 2 tablespoons and set aside.
3. Add the smoked sausage, sweet potatoes, green beans, bell pepper and red onion to a large bowl.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning. Stir until everything is evenly coated. (Image 1)
5. Spread the mixture out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Roast for 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausage and vegetables are lightly browned. (Image 2)
7. Serve hot.

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Yield: 4 Servvings

Sheet Pan Cajun Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Sheet Pan Cajun Sausage and Sweet Potatoes is a budget-friendly dinner made with smoked sausage, vegetables and homemade Cajun seasoning.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 8 oz ( 225 g) green beans, trimmed
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons homemade Cajun seasoning

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine all of the Cajun seasoning ingredients. Measure out 2 tablespoons and set aside.
3. Add the smoked sausage, sweet potatoes, green beans, bell pepper and red onion to a large bowl.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
5. Spread the mixture out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Roast for 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausage and vegetables are lightly browned.
7. Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust the cayenne in the Cajun seasoning to suit your heat preference, as well as adjusting total amount of spice used accordingly as well.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1½ Cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 574Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 12gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1499mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 8gSugar: 10gProtein: 18g

This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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