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Crispy 5-Dollar Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetable Bake

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A quick, easy, and budget-friendly sheet pan meal featuring crispy sausage and caramelized vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sausage links (mild or spicy pork sausage, or chicken sausage)
  • 2 medium bell peppers, sliced into strips
  • 1 large red onion, cut into thick wedges
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice bell peppers into strips, cut red onion into wedges, and slice zucchini into half-moons. Cut sausage links into 1-inch pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage pieces and vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan, ensuring space between pieces.
  5. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring and turning the sausage and vegetables halfway through (around 15 minutes) for even browning.
  6. Check that sausage is crisp on the edges and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C). Vegetables should be tender with some charred spots.
  7. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use sausage with good fat content for best crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Stir halfway through cooking for even browning. If vegetables brown too fast, loosely cover with foil for last 10 minutes. Broil briefly at the end for extra crispness if desired. For gluten-free, check sausage ingredients. Leftovers reheat best in oven to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: sheet pan, sausage, vegetables, easy dinner, budget-friendly, roasted, quick meal, one-pan, crispy

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