This honey garlic sausage sheet pan dinner pairs smoked sausage, sweet potatoes, and broccoli with a glossy soy, honey, and garlic sauce. It is a sweet and salty weeknight meal that takes 10 minutes to prep and 35 in the oven.
The sweet potatoes roast first so they are tender when the sausage and broccoli join the pan. Half of the sauce coats everything before the final roast, and the rest goes on at the end for a shiny finish.
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Why This Honey Garlic Sausage Sheet Pan Recipe Works
Sweet potatoes and smoked sausage are a classic match. The sausage brings smoke and salt, the potatoes bring sweetness, and the broccoli adds a fresh, slightly bitter contrast that keeps the plate from feeling heavy.
The sauce is made in a small saucepan, so the honey and garlic cook into a syrup that clings instead of running off. A little cornstarch thickens it in under two minutes, which is what gives the glaze its body.
Ingredients for Honey Garlic Sausage Sheet Pan
- 14 ounces smoked sausage such as kielbasa, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite sized florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Smoked sausage: kielbasa is the classic choice, and turkey or chicken smoked sausage lowers the fat. The sausage is already cooked, so you are only heating and browning it.
Sweet potatoes: cut the cubes evenly at about 1 inch. Smaller pieces burn before the broccoli is done, and bigger ones stay hard in the middle.
Low sodium soy sauce: smoked sausage is already salty, so low sodium is the right choice, and no extra salt is added. Tamari makes the recipe gluten free.
Honey and vinegar: the honey makes the glaze sticky, and the apple cider vinegar balances the sweetness so it does not taste flat.
Cornstarch slurry: mix the cornstarch with the water first so it does not clump in the hot sauce.
How to Make Honey Garlic Sausage Sheet Pan
1. Heat and line. Set the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Season the sweet potatoes. Toss the cubes with the olive oil and pepper and spread them in one layer. Roast for 15 minutes.
3. Simmer the sauce. Meanwhile, combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
4. Thicken the glaze. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Take it off the heat.
5. Add sausage and broccoli. Remove the pan, add the sausage and broccoli, and drizzle with half of the sauce. Toss gently to coat.
6. Finish roasting. Roast another 15 to 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork tender, the broccoli is crisp tender, and the sausage edges are browned.
7. Glaze and serve. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the pan and toss once before serving hot.
How to Serve Honey Garlic Sausage Sheet Pan
Serve over rice or quinoa to soak up the extra sauce, or eat it straight from the pan with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Other honey garlic dinners that fit the same menu are baked honey garlic chicken and honey garlic ground turkey. For more sausage sheet pan ideas, try apple sausage sheet pan or sheet pan sausage and peppers.
How to Store and Reheat Honey Garlic Sausage Sheet Pan
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours of cooking. They keep for 3 days, and the sauce makes them good for meal prep.
Reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or in a hot oven or skillet until steaming and hot throughout. The FDA safe food handling chart lists safe minimum temperatures and the two hour rule for leftovers.
Tips and Variations for Honey Garlic Sausage Sheet Pan
Use pre cooked sausage. Raw sausage needs a longer, hotter roast to reach 165 degrees F. Pre cooked keeps the timing right.
Cut the potatoes evenly. Even cubes finish together and give a better texture.
Do not skip the head start. Sweet potatoes take longer than broccoli, so the first 15 minutes matter.
Watch the sauce. Honey scorches quickly, so keep the heat at medium and stir.
Lower the sodium. Use turkey smoked sausage and reduced sodium soy sauce if you want less salt.
Swap the vegetables. Green beans or Brussels sprouts work in place of broccoli.
Add heat. Stir red pepper flakes or a spoonful of chili sauce into the glaze.
Frequently Asked Questions About Honey Garlic Sausage Sheet Pan
What sausage works well in a honey garlic sausage sheet pan?
Smoked sausage such as kielbasa is the ideal choice. Turkey and chicken smoked sausages also work and are lower in fat.
How do I keep the honey garlic sauce from burning on the honey garlic sausage sheet pan?
Cook the sauce on the stove over medium heat and only drizzle half on before roasting. Add the rest after baking.
Can I use raw sausage?
You can, but cook it to 165 degrees F first or give it a longer roast time.
Can I make it gluten free?
Use tamari in place of soy sauce and check that the sausage is gluten free.
Can I add rice to the pan?
Cook rice separately and serve the sheet pan on top for the ideal texture.
Honey Garlic Sausage Sheet Pan with Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 oz smoked sausage such as kielbasa, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 large head broccoli cut into florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Set the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet. Roast. Toss the sweet potatoes with oil and pepper and roast 15 minutes.
- Sauce. Simmer the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Thicken. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.
- Combine. Add the sausage and broccoli to the pan and toss with half the sauce.
- Finish. Roast 15 to 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the sausage is browned.
- Glaze. Drizzle with the remaining sauce and serve hot.
