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Sheet Pan Sausage with Apples & Butternut Squash

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring smoked sausage, butternut squash, and apples roasted together with maple syrup and thyme. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 12–14 ounces smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala), cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or sage for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prep the butternut squash: cut off ends, peel, halve lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Core and chop apples into 1-inch chunks (leave skin on).
  4. Slice sausage into 1/2-inch rounds on a slight diagonal.
  5. Cut red onion into 1-inch wedges, leaving root end intact.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine squash, apples, sausage, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  7. Spread mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
  8. Roast for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and flip everything with a spatula or tongs.
  9. Return to oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, until squash is fork-tender and sausage has crispy edges.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, cut all ingredients to roughly the same size to ensure even cooking. If squash pieces are larger, give them a 5-minute head start in the oven. Use the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: sheet pan dinner, sausage, apples, butternut squash, fall recipe, easy dinner, one pan meal

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