Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Sausage Sweet Potatoes recipe perfect for busy weeknights. This comforting one-pan dish combines tender, naturally sweet sweet potatoes with savory sausage and a rich honey garlic glaze, delivering a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors with minimal cleanup. Packed with nutrients and easy to customize, it’s a family-friendly dinner that satisfies all tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium firm sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Sausage
- 12 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild, based on preference), cut into pieces
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper until they are well coated.
- Brown the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage pieces and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil if needed. Sauté the sweet potato cubes for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and develop golden edges.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the honey and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the sweet potatoes in the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to glaze and caramelize on the sweet potatoes.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir gently to coat everything evenly with the honey garlic glaze. Cook for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors thoroughly.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure proper browning.
- Use fresh minced garlic for a more vibrant and aromatic flavor rather than garlic powder.
- Allow the dish to rest off the heat for a couple of minutes before serving to deepen the flavor.
- Select high-quality sausage to enhance the overall taste of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: honey garlic, sausage, sweet potatoes, quick dinner, one-pan meal, gluten free, family friendly