Get started by preheating your oven – I bake these at a high 425°F to really crisp and brown the potatoes. While it heats, lightly grease a heavy large rimmed baking sheet – I use olive oil cooking spray for easy coating. The sides of the pan will prevent messy spills.
Next, grab your bowls and tools. You’ll need a good-sized mixing bowl for tossing everything together. Have ready a sharp knife, cutting board, and spoon for prepping. Wash and dry the potatoes well, then chop them into 1-inch chunks – uniform sizing helps them cook evenly. For the sausages, slice diagonally into thick 1-inch half-moons.
Now for the fun part – seasoning our ingredients! Drizzle a few tablespoons of olive oil over the bowl of potatoes and sausage. To coat evenly, use clean hands or tongs to mix well so each piece gets nicely slick with oil. This helps the potatoes get crispy roasted edges. Now sprinkle on the savory spices – don’t be shy with that paprika and garlic! I also generously season with salt and cracked black pepper. To distribute the seasonings evenly, mix and toss again till the potato chunks are fully coated.
Time to roast! Pour your fragrant, well-coated potato and sausage mix from the bowl onto your prepared baking sheet. Use a spoon or spatula to spread into an even layer. Make sure the pieces aren’t crowded together. Even space allows for maximum browning as the heat circulates and crisps.
Pop the filled sheet into the hot oven and set your timer for 20 minutes. After that, open the oven and use a wide metal spatula to gently turn and mix everything so it roasts evenly. Be careful of the hot pan and steam! Return to oven and roast another 15-20 minutes until potatoes reach desired crispness and sausages are piping hot.
Finally, remove the sizzling sheet pan from the oven and take a moment to admire your handiwork! Mouthwatering roast aroma filling the kitchen. Carefully transfer servings onto plates or a platter and serve immediately while hot and crispy. Now dig into this simple yet scrumptious sausage and potato perfection!
Cooking Tips:
Try switching up the sausage variety to find your favorite. Andouille or bratwurst would also be delicious.
For extra flavor and color, toss in some red onion wedges or bell pepper chunks in step 2.
Not a fan of paprika or garlic? Use italian seasoning or cajun seasoning instead.
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