I love making this easy sheet pan roasted Sausage and Peppers in the oven! We are simply placing pre-cooked smoked sausage and seasoned bell peppers and onions on a large full size sheet pan, then sending them into the oven to bake.
You are looking at an easy, fast, and tasty one-pan recipe…perfect for a quick no-fuss sheet-pan dinner!
If you are looking for more easy one-pan dinners, don’t forget to also check out One Pan Baked Lemon Chicken and Rice and Skillet Sweet Potato Kielbasa Hash. These are some of my other favorite quick meals on the blog!
Sausage and Peppers in the Oven
We have been roasting sausage and peppers in the oven the last couple of months, especially on busy weeknights because this yum thing takes only 10 minutes to prepare! I mean, it really doesn’t get better than that…
With the sausage already pre-cooked and packed with great flavors, we are simply adding some seasonings to the vegetables (namely bell peppers and onions, but you can add other veggies too), and then putting it all on one large sheet pan to bake in the oven.
The flavor from the sausage will intermingle with the bell peppers and onions, thus bringing additional flavors to the veggies.
When you are busy but still want to get a yummy, reasonably price homemade meal on the table, sheet pan sausage and peppers in the oven is the answer.
It’s classic. It’s tasty. it’s quick and easy. It hits the spot every time.
Kitchen Tools
To make sheet pan sausage and pepper in the oven, you will obvious need a sheet pan… I typically use a half size sheet pan. These are typically 13″ x 18″ in dimension.
Alternatively, you can also use two 9′ x 13′ baking dish to baking everything.
Ingredients
As for the ingredients, Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers in the oven are made with minimal pantry-friendly ingredients:
- Bell peppers – red, yellow, and orange bell peppers have sweeter flavor profiles, however green bell pepper can also be used if that’s what you have on hand. Slice into thin strips so that it bakes quickly in the oven.
- White onions – sweet, yellow, or red onions work. Also sliced into thin strips.
- Smoked sausage – pre-cooked sausage sliced in coin-shape slices. Try various different kinds of sausages, like this can come in many forms such as kielbasa (Polish) sausage, Italian sausage, andouille sausage, etc. Use whichever one you love best. Pro tip: use good quality sausage! It will elevate this dish and makes it tastes much better.
- Seasonings – I am keeping it simple yet flavorful with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Feel free to add other herbs and spices such as oregano, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes etc.
- Olive oil – any neutral oil works great. You can also use avocado oil, vegetable oil, canola oil etc.
How to make Sausage and Peppers in the Oven
What I love about roasting sausage and peppers in the oven using a sheet pan is how quick and no-fuss the whole process is.
That’s why it makes the perfect weeknight dinner.
Step 1: Toss bell peppers and onions in seasonings and olive oil
Make sure to slice the peppers and onions to about the same size so they cook evenly. I like to slice them into strips so they are thin enough to be completely softened in about 20 minutes.
We are combining peppers and onions with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Use a pair of tongs to toss them together.
Step 2: Place sausages, peppers and onions on sheet pan
- Next, spread sausages all over the half size sheet pan.
- Then, spread seasoned peppers and onions on top of sausage all over the baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake
Send the pan loaded with sausage, peppers and onions into the oven and bake for 20 minutes at 400℉.
Sausage is already cooked, so the goal is to heat up the sausages and softened the onions and bell peppers. This one pan meal will be ready before you know it!
When they are done, peppers and onions should be soft and sausage should be heated through.
If your oven heats up quickly, check on your sheet pan sausage and peppers the 15 minute mark and pull it out once the peppers and onions are softened.
And that’s it!
Sausage and peppers in the oven is a quick, simple, and straight-forward way to prepare a meal!
And for something that didn’t take a lot of work, it sure yield a very tasty, satisfying product!
As you can see, roasting sausage and pepper in the oven is actually kinda easy!
It’s one of those simple underrated weeknight meals that will always leave me thoroughly satisfied.
It has saved me on many busy evenings when I thought I need to go get unhealthy fast food to feed all the hungry stomachs (spoiler alert: I do not!) – and I hope it will do the same for you!
Simply bake these sausage and peppers in the oven, and dinner is SERVED!
Variations and Substitutions
There are many ways to customize sausage and peppers in the oven and make it your own. Here are a few examples:
- Use different seasonings – instead of garlic and onion powder, feel free to add Italian seasoning, or dried herbs such as thyme, oregano, parsley or dill to the bell peppers and onions. Throw in some red pepper flakes to spice it up even more!
- Add more vegetables – feel free to add other veggies such as carrots, pea plant, zucchini, or squash. Slice them into long strips, in similar sizes as the bell peppers and onions so they cook evenly. I would avoid vegetables that are slow to cook or chunky and large (like broccoli, cauliflower – they will need longer cook times in the oven).
- Try out with different flavors of smoked sausage – I especially love the ones with cheddar cheese inside! There are so many variety of sausages and each of them will add a different twist to this dish.
How to Serve Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
I’ve served this sheet pan baked sausage and peppers in the oven recipe so many different ways. Its versatility is one of my favorite things about this dish.
It also helps keep the meals interesting and different, especially if you are eating this for multiple days in a row.
Here are some ways to serve sheet pan oven baked sausage and peppers:
- with rice – I love serving this with white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or even a with a rice pilaf side such as Easy Mixed Vegetable Rice.
- with pasta – goes great with simple pasta dishes like this Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta.
- with potatoes or sweet potatoes – this is perfect with a simple baked potato or baked sweet potato on the side. You can also try it with seasoned potatoes such as Garlic Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes or Brown Sugar Pecan Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
- with bread or rolls as hoagies – try it with toasted crusty bread or even some Honey Butter Rolls on the side.
- by itself – it’s the perfect low-carb meal when served by itself!
Tips and Tricks
A couple of quick notes regarding baking sausage and peppers in the oven:
- Pat dry veggies: Make sure to remove excess moisture from bell peppers and onions (or other veggies you are using) by patting them dry with a paper towel before tossing them in seasonings and placing them on the baking sheet. This will prevent them from being soggy.
- Even sizes cook evenly: Slice bell peppers and onions (or other veggies if you are using those)to about the same size so they cook evenly!
- Avoid overcrowd the pan: I know it’s tempting to get as much in there as possible, but overcrowding minimizes exposed surface area which lengthens cook time and decreases opportunities for caramelization. If you do pile it high or overlap them, expect longer cook time.
- Easy cleanup: Use a parchment paper or aluminum foil to line baking sheet for easier cleanup.
- Place your pan strategically: Move oven rack to the middle rack when baking. Avoid using anything higher than the middle rack for this.
- Cutting down on red meat? Use turkey sausage or chicken sausage.
Frequently Asked Questions
As long as the sausage is already cooked, you don’t need to pre-cook the sausage. The sausage will be heated thoroughly in the oven along with the vegetables, absorbing their flavors and releasing its savory juices.
If sausages are not cooked, you can still prepare it the same way, you will just need a longer cook time.
Absolutely! Air fry at 350℉ for 5-6 minutes. Cook it longer if it is still not done. Note that you will probably have to do it in two batches or more, unless you have a huge air fryer.
While it’s possible to bake everything on one sheet pan if you double the recipe, it may lead to overcrowding and uneven cooking. It’s best to use two half sheet pans to ensure even roasting.
You can store this in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days. To reheat, simply heat leftovers using the microwave.
Toss peppers and onions in seasonings, slice sausages, and then store everything in the refrigerator an airtight container or zip lock bag. When ready to bake, simply spread them all out on a sheet pan and bake following the instructions.
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Sheet Pan Oven Baked Sausage and Peppers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 28 oz smoked sausage links ~8 sausages, sliced into coin shapes
- 2 red or orange bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 white onion sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine sliced bell peppers, onions, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
- Using a pair of tongs, toss to combine.
- Optional: line a half baking sheet (13" x 18") with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Spread out sliced sausages onto baking sheet. Then bring peppers and onions to baking sheet and spread them out on top of sausages.
- Bring baking sheet to oven and bake for 20 minutes. When it is done, onion and peppers should be soft and sausage should be heated. Optional: check at the 15 minute mark to pull it out if it is done.
- Serve and enjoy!
Had peppers I needed to use, found your recipe. Happened to have some sausage in the freezer. Super easy, super delish!
So glad you found it, Kathi! Thank you for letting me know how it went!
I just loved how easy this recipe was to put together. I strive to keep my family seated together for dinner and this recipe was perfect for that.
Wonderful! Happy to hear that you all enjoyed this easy recipe!
We DEVOURED this!! Super easy to make and so delicious! 10/10 recipe!!
That’s wonderful! Thrilled to hear that you all liked it so much!
This is one of my husband’s favorite dinners. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Thank YOU for trying it and letting me know how it went!
So good! I love easy sheet pan meals like this!
Thanks, Lynn! Glad you enjoyed it!
This was such a quick and easy recipe for a weeknight; my whole family loved it! Definitely, a new favorite go-to recipe!
Thank you Sara! Great to hear!
I made this yesterday using Adele’s Chicken and Apple Sausage, red and green peppers, and omitted the onions because some don’t like onions. Served it with some garlic rice. Very yummy and easy, makes a simple weeknight dinner.
Yum! That sounds delicious Charla! Thank you for sharing.
This was delicious and easy, and budget friendly too which is always a bonus.
So glad to hear!
Love how easy this was to make, a delicious quick meal. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Super easy to make for a hassle-free dinner! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for trying it, Tavo!
I just made this recipe. I added cubed potatoes. It was delish😋!
Yum! That’s a great idea!
I have been making this exact same recipe for years, with 1 difference. After following all of these instructions, pour a jar of (drained) pickled banana peppers on top and spread around. Bake as usual. Surprisingly delicious!
Thanks for the tip!