Description
Tantalizing chicken apple sausage sheet pan dinner brings European rustic charm to weeknight meals. Hearty ingredients mingle effortlessly, promising delicious simplicity and robust flavors you can savor in one easy baking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken apple sausages, pre-cooked, sliced into rounds
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 lb (454 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, quartered
- 1 large apple, cored and sliced into wedges
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Seasoning and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a blazing 400°F (200°C), creating the perfect roasting environment for a flavor-packed meal.
- Transform chicken apple sausage into elegant medallions, slice potatoes into rustic halves, fragment Brussels sprouts into quarters, deconstruct apples into elegant slivers, and shave red onions into delicate ribbons.
- Orchestrate a symphonic blend in a capacious mixing vessel, integrating sausage, vegetables, and fruit with a harmonious drizzle of olive oil, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup; anoint with aromatic thyme and rosemary, then season with salt and pepper, ensuring each morsel is lavishly coated.
- Choreograph the medley onto a expansive sheet pan, distributing ingredients with strategic precision to guarantee maximum caramelization and prevent overcrowding.
- Dispatch the pan into the heated oven, allowing ingredients to roast and transform for 25-30 minutes; midway through, gently tumble the components to promote uniform bronzing and tenderness.
- Extract the pan once ingredients have achieved a golden, caramelized complexion, with potatoes yielding effortlessly to a gentle prod; optionally embellish with a whisper of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh herbs before presenting this rustic culinary composition.
Notes
- Balance sweet and savory flavors by using chicken apple sausage, which adds a delightful fruity twist to the classic roasted dinner.
- Prevent soggy vegetables by cutting them into similar-sized pieces, ensuring even cooking and crispy caramelization.
- Swap Brussels sprouts with other roasted vegetables like cauliflower or butternut squash for a personalized seasonal touch.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to minimize cleanup and prevent ingredients from sticking to the sheet pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg