Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage is the weeknight dinner I reach for when I need something that looks impressive but takes almost no effort to pull off. Sliced sausage, sweet potatoes, and broccoli all roast together on one pan while a sticky honey garlic glaze does all the heavy lifting on flavor. I threw this together on a Friday night with what was left in my fridge and it has been in our regular rotation ever since.
The sweet potatoes get soft and caramelized, the broccoli picks up those crispy charred edges, and the sausage turns golden brown from the glaze. Everything on that pan ends up tasting like it belongs together. Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage is one of those dinners where the oven does the work and you get all the credit. Save this for later!
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Ingredients for Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage
Everything in this recipe is easy to find at any grocery store, which is part of why I keep coming back to it. Here is what you need for Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage:
- 14 oz chicken or turkey sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds) – I recommend a fully cooked chicken sausage variety so you are only focusing on caramelization, not food safety during the roast
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) – My preference is cutting them small so they roast evenly alongside the sweet potatoes without burning
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce – In my experience, low-sodium is the way to go here since the sausage already carries a lot of salt
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely minced, added after roasting) – Pro tip: adding the parsley after the pan comes out of the oven keeps it bright green and fresh-tasting rather than dry and wilted
Step-by-Step Instructions
I recommend prepping all your vegetables and making the glaze before the oven is even fully preheated so everything is ready to go at the same time. Here is how to make Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage from start to finish.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or coat lightly with nonstick spray. Make sure your pan is large enough so the vegetables sit in a single layer without stacking. Crowding the pan causes steaming instead of roasting and you lose the caramelized edges.
Step 2: Arrange the sliced sausage, diced sweet potatoes, and broccoli florets in an even single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Spread them out as much as possible for the best roast.
Step 3: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Garlic burns fast so keep the heat at medium and watch it closely.
Step 4: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Let the glaze simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and smells deeply savory and sweet.
Step 5: Pour the honey garlic glaze evenly over the sausage and vegetables on the sheet pan. Toss everything with a spatula or tongs until fully coated.
Step 6: Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring everything at the 13 to 15 minute mark, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the sausage rounds are golden brown and caramelized from the glaze.
Step 7: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm straight from the pan.
Best Sides for Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage
This dish is a complete meal on its own, but a simple side rounds it out nicely. Here are the best pairings for Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage:
Steamed White or Brown Rice: The honey garlic sauce soaks right into plain rice and turns every bite into something deeply satisfying. If you enjoy chicken and rice combinations, our Honey BBQ Chicken Rice uses a similar sweet glaze approach and is another weeknight favorite worth trying.
Simple Cucumber Salad: Thinly sliced cucumber with rice wine vinegar and a pinch of sesame salt cuts through the sweetness of the honey glaze and adds a refreshing contrast to the roasted vegetables.
Crusty Bread or Dinner Roll: A warm slice of sourdough or a dinner roll is all you need to scoop up the caramelized glaze left on the pan. Nothing goes to waste.
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Cauliflower Rice: A lighter option that soaks up the sauce well and keeps the plate lower in carbs. Great for anyone wanting a more veggie-forward meal without sacrificing the flavor.
Fried Egg on Top: If you are serving leftovers the next day, a fried egg on top of a bowl of this transforms it into a completely different meal with extra protein and almost no effort.
If you love the combination of chicken sausage and vegetables roasted together, our Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies is a great companion recipe with a different vegetable lineup. For another honey-based chicken dinner with sweet and savory flavor, the Hot Honey Feta Chicken and Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken are both reader favorites that use that sweet-savory balance in different ways. If you enjoy the broccoli pairing here, our Chicken Sausage Broccoli Orzo is another easy one-pan chicken and broccoli dinner that comes together fast. And if you love sweet potatoes as a dinner base, the Healthy Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls and Grilled Herb Chicken Bowl with Sweet Potato Fries are both satisfying options to rotate in next.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the sausage and vegetables together since they continue to absorb the glaze overnight and often taste even better the next day.
To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen the glaze back up. This takes about 3 to 4 minutes and keeps the sausage from drying out. The microwave works in a pinch, but cover the dish and heat in 60-second intervals to avoid rubbery sausage.
Pro tip: this dish also works well served cold over a bed of mixed greens as a quick lunch. The honey garlic glaze doubles as a light dressing and the sweet potatoes hold up well at room temperature.
FAQs
Can I use pork sausage instead of chicken or turkey sausage?
Yes, pork sausage works well here. Just make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F since the roasting time in this recipe is designed around a pre-cooked chicken or turkey sausage variety. Raw pork sausage will likely need a few extra minutes in the oven.
Can I swap the sweet potatoes for regular potatoes?
You can. Yukon Gold or red potatoes work nicely here, but cut them slightly smaller than 1/2-inch since they are denser than sweet potatoes and need a little more heat to become fork-tender by the 30-minute mark.
Can I make the honey garlic glaze ahead of time?
Yes. The glaze keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a sealed jar. Warm it gently in a small saucepan before using since it thickens considerably when cold and will not pour evenly straight from the fridge.
Conclusion
Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage is the kind of dinner that earns real compliments with almost no fuss. One pan, minimal prep, and a glaze that makes everything taste like you planned it all week. Try it on your next busy weeknight and see how fast the pan empties. This one is a keeper.
Honey Garlic Sheet Pan Sausage
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or coat lightly with nonstick spray. Use a pan large enough for everything to sit in a single layer.
- Arrange the sliced sausage, diced sweet potatoes, and broccoli florets in an even single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Spread out as much as possible to ensure roasting rather than steaming.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Pour the honey garlic glaze evenly over the sausage and vegetables on the sheet pan. Toss with a spatula or tongs until everything is fully coated.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring everything at the 13 to 15 minute mark, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the sausage is golden brown and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm straight from the pan.
