This easy sausage and peppers sheet pan meal is low prep, packed with veggies, and full of delicious flavor! Juicy sausage and perfectly roasted peppers, onions, and mushrooms make a hearty, satisfying dinner with rice, potatoes, and more.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nI\u2019m always looking at recipes for inspiration for my own kitchen (and to share with you guys!).<\/p>\n
They get bonus points from me if they\u2019re quick and easy, and even more so if they\u2019re mostly hands-off.<\/p>\n
One day I stumbled across a whole bunch of sheet pan dinner recipes, including one for sweet Italian sausage and peppers, and thought, \u201cWow \u2013 that looks good!\u201d<\/p>\n
And then, as many good ideas do, it got pushed aside and I never made it.<\/p>\n
Not until I found sausage marked down at my local Kroger did I immediately think of making sausage and peppers on a sheet pan.<\/p>\n
It was a delicious dinner then, and we\u2019ve made it so many times since!<\/p>\n
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- To say that the kids loved this recipe is an understatement<\/strong> \u2013 they INHALED every last bite! They literally jump up and down and say this is the best sausage and peppers recipe ever.<\/li>\n
- I was in total agreement with the kids too. Not only was dinner DELICIOUS, but sheet pan sausage and peppers is SO easy to make<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- It takes barely any time at all<\/strong> to get all the ingredients on the sheet pan and once you set the oven timer, you\u2019re free to walk away and do something else. I absolutely LOVE it when dinner practically cooks itself!<\/li>\n
- Whenever I find marked-down sausages<\/strong> or a big sale on bell peppers, I stock up, because this also makes an awesome freezer meal.<\/li>\n
- And it goes well with so many sides. <\/strong>You get to choose how to serve sausage pepper and onions, but no matter what, it\u2019s going to be yummy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS RECIPE INGREDIENTS<\/h2>\n
Part of what makes this sausage and peppers recipe so easy is that it just contains simple ingredients. A bit of chopping veggies and dinner is prepped!<\/p>\n
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- Bell Peppers.<\/strong> I use a mix of green bell pepper and orange, yellow, or red bell pepper (whichever are available and on sale).<\/li>\n
- Onions. <\/strong>We add onions to almost everything we make, so recipes sausage and peppers are no exception. White or yellow onions will work best.<\/li>\n
- Mushrooms.<\/strong> Since we did the Whole30<\/a>, we\u2019ve become very fond of mushrooms. Even my mushroom-hating husband has come around!<\/li>\n
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a>. <\/strong>A bit of fat to coat everything and help it to roast up to perfection.<\/li>\n
- Salt<\/a> and Black Pepper. <\/strong>Simple seasonings for flavor. You can also add garlic powder to these seasonings.<\/li>\n
- Italian Seasoning.<\/strong> Mix up this Italian Seasoning Blend yourself<\/a> for all your favorite Italian dishes! Or simply use fresh basil and oregano!<\/li>\n
- Italian Sausage<\/a> Links. <\/strong>Choose sweet sausages or even bratwurst. Kielbasa sausages are another great option. For spicy sausage and peppers, use hot Italian sausages and add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes when you season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If your family is a hard no against onions or mushrooms, pretty much any vegetable will work here\u2026 Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and cauliflower immediately come to mind as a great pairing for sausage!<\/p>\n
HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS<\/h2>\n
Step 1. Preheat the oven<\/strong> to 375F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper<\/a>. (This helps prevent food from sticking to the bottom of the pan.)<\/p>\n
Step 2. Slice all of the vegetables and add to a large sheet pan<\/strong> (I use this<\/a> large half sheet).<\/p>\n
Step 3. Drizzle with olive oil<\/a> <\/strong>and sprinkle with salt<\/a>, pepper, and Italian seasoning<\/a>. Stir slightly to mix.<\/p>\n
Step 4. Nestle the sausages<\/strong> in and around the vegetables.<\/p>\n
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Step 5. Bake until the sausages are cooked through,<\/strong> and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 40-45 minutes.<\/p>\n
Storage: Store leftover sausage and peppers and onions in an airtight container<\/a> in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n
CROCKPOT SAUSAGE PEPPERS ONIONS INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n
If you want to turn this into a crock pot<\/a> sausage and peppers dinner, just dump everything into the crock pot and turn it on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n
You can chop the sausages into smaller pieces before cooking for easier serving if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n
SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS AND ONIONS FREEZER MEAL<\/h2>\n
I\u2019ve made sausages with peppers numerous times from a frozen state, and it comes out AMAZING every time! That\u2019s one reason why I included it in my One Hour Freezer Cooking: Dump Dinner Recipes Plan<\/a>!<\/p>\n
Just put all the ingredients prepped in a bag and add to the freezer to cook later. Typically, I don\u2019t like to freeze full meals and instead freeze meal components, like extra shredded chicken<\/a> or Carnitas<\/a>. But this recipe works well as a complete freezer meal!<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve also made Italian sausage and peppers using fresh sausage and a bag of frozen peppers and onions. Still good folks \u2013 feel free to take a shortcut! And if you have fresh bell peppers from the garden, DEFINITELY use them!<\/p>\n
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SIDES TO SERVE SAUSAGES WITH PEPPERS<\/h2>\n
Sausage and peppers is hearty and satisfying on its own, but you can serve it along with a tasty side dish to help stretch the meal even more.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s EVEN BETTER is using this sheet pan sausage and vegetables as a filling for sandwiches! Use my Homemade Hoagie Roll<\/a> recipe, stuff it with cooked sausage and peppers, and top it with cheese (if you\u2019re feeling like it). YUM! That would be SO GOOD!<\/p>\n
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MACRO TRACKING FOR SHEET PAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS RECIPE<\/h2>\n
This sheet pan sausage and veggies meal is going to be mostly focused on protein and fat.<\/p>\n
That means that if you\u2019re tracking your macros, you can opt for one of the carbohydrate sides listed above and still have a balanced plate.<\/p>\n
Or you can go low carb and serve sausage and peppers and onions with Marinara Sauce<\/a> or a side salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Making a meal that is mostly produce-based but still has plenty of protein (and fat in moderation) is great for when you\u2019re in a deficit and need to choose your calories wisely, or for when you want to have options for what to serve on the side.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll be able to have a full, satisfying meal while still hitting your nutrition goals!<\/p>\n
Want to learn more about macros, nutrition goals, and accurately tracking what you eat? Grab my free guide here<\/a> to start achieving your real body goals by eating the foods you love.<\/em><\/p>\n
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RECIPES SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS FAQS<\/h2>\n
\n\n\nHow much sausage and peppers and onions per person?<\/h3>\n
\nWhile you can easily gauge the number of sausages (we usually plan one sausage per person), estimating the vegetables is much harder.<\/p>\n
I suggest allowing 2-3 cups of raw vegetables per person because the amount will reduce significantly when it cooks.<\/p>\n
When I make this for my family of four, I cut up 4 peppers, 3 large onions, and 16 oz of mushrooms. This gives us plenty of veggies for dinner, and hopefully some leftovers for lunch the next day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nWhat spices should I use to season sausage and peppers?<\/h3>\n
\nI usually keep it simple and use salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, but this would be a great time to use some of those more fun blends you might have on hand, like Chinese 5-Spice<\/a> or Za\u2019atar seasoning or even Homemade Poultry Seasoning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
MORE EASY DINNER RECIPES<\/h2>\n
Looking for more quick and easy sheet pan dinners that you can toss in the oven and go? Try one of these.<\/p>\n
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\n - Onions. <\/strong>We add onions to almost everything we make, so recipes sausage and peppers are no exception. White or yellow onions will work best.<\/li>\n
- I was in total agreement with the kids too. Not only was dinner DELICIOUS, but sheet pan sausage and peppers is SO easy to make<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
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