This easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes recipe is ready in 30 minutes! It's full of German flavors and topped with a tangy mustard glaze.
This Sausage and Potatoes celebrates Oktoberfest and all the German flavors that accompany it. It's got roasted potatoes, country style sausage, a sweet and tangy mustard sauce and it's served with sauerkraut.
I am dedicating this post to my husband because there is no one on earth who enjoys German flavors more than him.
In his world sauerkraut is a food group - I've seen him put it on top of everything from tortillas to pasta to crackers. Most of the time he eats it straight from the jar.
I enjoy sauerkraut myself but in moderation and paired with foods that, well, make sense. And with this Sheet Pan Sausage it makes sense.
This dish is heavy, decadent, and a little ridiculous. Just what you'd expect from any good Oktoberfest celebration.
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What Is Oktoberfest?
What is Oktoberfest, anyway, and why do people bother celebrating it? Oktoberfest is a festival that originated in Germany and celebrates Bavarian culture. It runs from mid September to early October and consists of dancing, food, and beer. Oktoberfest is basically a giant party.
My husband and I used to live in the Twin Cities and every year we would make the trek to southern Minnesota to attend the Oktoberfest celebration in New Ulm, MN. New Ulm is a quaint town and every fall the residents celebrate with polka dances, pretzels, and beer.
It's far less rowdy than the Oktoberfest that happens in Munich, Germany but I always found it to be a good time.
What Do You Eat At Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest is about all things German. Traditional German food tends to be on the heavier side - There's lots of bread, sausages, potatoes, pretzels, cabbage, and pork. Mustard and sauerkraut are prevalent and great for cutting through some of those heavier flavors.
I wanted to incorporate as many of those flavors as possible in these Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes while keeping the dish quick and easy to prepare.
The whole thing is ready in 30 minutes AND it's gluten free (something you'd be hard pressed to find at an Oktoberfest celebration).
How To Make Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
I LOVE sheet pan dinners because they're easy, require only a few ingredients, they cook quickly, and there's minimal cleanup. Sheet pan meals are perfect for busy weeknight suppers!
- Start by heating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and scrub 8-10 red potatoes until clean and then dry them with a towel. Dice the potatoes into small-ish pieces (yields 4-5 cups potatoes).
- Place the diced potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle them with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and ¼ tsp. each kosher salt and pepper. Toss until completely coated.
- Cut 1 ½ - 2 lbs. of country sausage into links and arrange them on top of the potatoes.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven for 20 minutes.
What Is Country Style Sausage?
Country style sausage is a pork sausage that's smoked and often eaten for breakfast. It can be found in patties or in casings (as used here). If you can't find it feel free to use kielbasa, Polish sausage, ring bologna, or bratwurst.
The important thing is that the sausage is smoked as that gives this dish a distinct flavor and cooks through in 25 minutes.
How To Make Mustard Glaze
Smoked sausage and potatoes are all well and good but what takes this meal over the top is the maple mustard glaze that gets drizzled over the top.
This glaze is a little sweet and a little tangy. It complements the smokiness of the sausage perfectly and mustard always tastes great added to potatoes.
- Combine 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, and 2 tsp. red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined using a fork or a small whisk.
- Set the dressing aside.
You can use brown rice syrup, honey, or agave syrup in place of maple syrup if you like.
How Long Should I Bake Sausage and Potatoes?
- After the sausage and potatoes have cooked for 20 minutes remove the pan from the oven.
- Drizzle all of the mustard glaze over the top of the potatoes and sausages and toss to coat. Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 4-5 minutes.
The potatoes should be easily pierced with a knife and the sausages thoroughly cooked through when finished.
I may find some of my husband's sauerkraut pairings questionable but not this one. I HIGHLY recommend serving this dish alongside some sauerkraut as it truly does cut through the richness of the other flavors.
Simply heat 2 cups of your favorite sauerkraut on the stove top.
Looking for more hearty meals? Check out these recipes!
- Cabbage Roll Bowl
- Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Tater Tot Hotdish
- Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes
- Southwest Ground Beef Chili
- Instant Pot Pot Roast
- Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich
What To Serve With Sausage Dinner
Once the potatoes, sausages, and sauerkraut are cooked it's ready to serve!
Place a heaping pile of potatoes on a plate and top it with a few of the sausages. Serve it alongside a generous portion of the sauerkraut and top it with some minced fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
I love this dish because the fat from the sausages melts onto the potatoes as they bake. The mustard glaze is both sweet and sour and the whole thing basically makes your taste buds dance.
It's not diet food and you may feel a little heavy and bloated afterward but that's what's supposed to happen at Oktoberfest.
Love sausage? Check out these recipes!
Love potatoes? Don't miss these recipes!
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- Ham and Potato Soup
- Crockpot Chicken Potato Soup
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Mediterranean Potato Salad
- Spanish Style Potato Salad
How Long Does It Last In The Fridge?
Any leftovers should last 3-4 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Be sure to cool completely before transferring to the fridge for storage.
The leftover mustard glaze may be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Honestly, this oven roasted sheet pan sausage dinner would be great ANY time of the year! Sheet pan meals are always a welcome addition to a weekly dinner plan because there's seriously little effort involved in creating them.
All you need is a few ingredients and you've got a meal that's worth celebrating.
If you love German flavors check out this Kohlrabi Schnitzel!
Love sheet pan meals? Check out these recipes!
- Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken
- Sheet Pan Pizza
- Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
- Sheet Pan Italian Chicken
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables
- One Pan Pesto Cod and Potatoes
Looking For More German Recipes To Celebrate Oktoberfest? Don't Miss These!
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German Apple Cake with Streusel Topping
Sauerbraten
Spaetzel with Caramelized Onions
Obatzda Bavarian Cheese Dip
Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 8-10 red potatoes yields 4-5 cups
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 ½ - 2 lbs. country style sausage can also use bratwurst, kielbasa, ring bologna, or Polish sausage
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 2 Tbsp. minced chives or parsley for garnish optional
For The Mustard Glaze:
- 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup can use brown rice syrup, honey, or agave syrup
- 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
Instructions
For The Sausage and Potatoes:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and scrub 8-10 red potatoes. Dice the potatoes into small-ish pieces. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Sprinkle ¼ tsp. each kosher salt and pepper over potatoes. Toss to coat.
- Cut 1 ½ - 2 lbs. of country style sausage (or any kind of smoked sausage) into smaller links. Arrange the sausage on top of the potatoes.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
For The Mustard Glaze:
- While the sausage and potatoes are roasting combine 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, and 2 tsp. red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined using a fork or small whisk.
- Heat 2 cups of sauerkraut on the stove top.
- After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Drizzle the mustard glaze over the top of the potatoes and sausage. Toss to coat. Return the pan to the oven for another 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from oven.
- To serve: Serve the potatoes on a plate and top them with 1-2 sausages. Serve alongside the heated sauerkraut and garnish with fresh herbs (optional).
Kelly Asche
Awesome recipe! The sauce is what brings everything together. I loved it.
Anna
I made this yesterday for my husband. The sheet pan had kielbasa, potatoes and onions. He loved it, especially the mustard sauce--he said it took it over the top!
Christine
Awesome - So glad you guys enjoyed it! 🙂
Nancy
Made this delicious sheet pan dinner last night and it was wonderful. We absolutely loved the mustard glaze over the potatoes and sausage it really made this dish. Definitely a repeat at our house.
Christine
Hi Nancy - So glad to hear that everyone enjoyed it and thank you for the feedback! 🙂
Sandra Gaither
I have traditional German sausage that is not smoked. How do you suggest to cook that for this recipe?
Christine
Hi Sandra - I think German sausage that is not smoked takes a bit longer to cook through than smoked sausage. I would cook the sausages separately on a sheet pan lined with foil (feel free to drizzle them with a bit of olive oil) and cook for 30 minutes, flipping the sausages halfway through. Prepare the rest of the recipe as directed and serve the sausages on top of the roasted potatoes.
The safe internal temp for German sausage is 160 degrees Fahrenheit and this may be tested using a food thermometer. Cooking times may vary slightly, depending on the size of the sausages.
Hope that helps! 🙂