Description
Maple Glazed Sweet Potato and Sausage Bake is a heartwarming dish that perfectly marries sweet and savory flavors. With tender roasted sweet potatoes enveloped in rich maple syrup and complemented by flavorful Italian sausage, this bake is sure to become a family favorite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it brings comfort and joy to the table with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until crispy; break into chunks while cooking.
- Add diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, sausage mixture, rosemary, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish lined with parchment paper; roast for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg