Maple Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage with Butternut and Brussels Recipe
A flavorful and hearty sheet pan recipe featuring smoked turkey sausage roasted with maple-glazed butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, perfect for an easy and wholesome weeknight dinner served over brown jasmine rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Sausage and Vegetables
- 12 ounces precooked smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered depending on size
Maple Glaze
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Brown jasmine rice, cooked (amount as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop butternut squash into 1-inch cubes and trim and halve or quarter Brussels sprouts so pieces are roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the sliced smoked turkey sausage, cubed butternut squash, and halved Brussels sprouts evenly on a large baking sheet to allow for proper roasting.
- Make and Apply Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, and minced garlic until combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetables on the sheet pan. Toss everything well to ensure all pieces are coated. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast the Mixture: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove, toss the contents to promote even browning, and then roast for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and caramelized, and the sausage is heated through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately over cooked brown jasmine rice. This dish is also excellent as leftovers and can be scaled up by using two sheet pans.
Notes
- For uniform cooking, keep butternut squash cubes at about 1 inch in size.
- Use precooked smoked turkey sausage to reduce overall cooking time and ensure food safety.
- This recipe can be doubled by using two sheet pans without crowding the vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal later in the week.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences and dietary needs.
