Description

This one-pan skillet dinner features crispy smoked sausage, caramelized sweet potatoes, and a sticky honey garlic sauce. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz smoked sausage (andouille, kielbasa, or chicken sausage), sliced into half-moons
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Optional: Chili flakes, to taste

Instructions

Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Slice sausage into 1/4-inch half-moons. Chop onion and mince garlic. In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and vinegar to make the sauce.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, then flip and brown the other side. Remove sausage to a plate, leaving oil and browned bits in the pan.
Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add sweet potatoes and onion, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring every couple of minutes, until sweet potatoes start to brown and soften (about 10 minutes). If sticking, add a splash of water.
Push sweet potatoes to the side. Add garlic to the empty spot and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Return sausage to the pan and mix everything together.
Stir the honey-soy-vinegar sauce and pour over the skillet. Stir well to coat. Let bubble for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits. The sauce will thicken and get sticky.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add fresh thyme or rosemary if desired. Serve hot, straight from the skillet, with extra sauce drizzled on top. Sweet potatoes should be tender and sausage crispy.

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes into small cubes for faster cooking and crispier edges. Don’t crowd the pan—brown sausage in batches if needed. Taste the sauce before adding salt, as soy sauce is salty. Cover skillet to steam sweet potatoes if they aren’t soft. Garnish with fresh herbs or green onions for brightness. For extra crispy edges, finish under the broiler for 2 minutes. Leftovers reheat well and flavors improve overnight.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 340
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 800
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 34
Fiber: 4
Protein: 13

Keywords: sausage, sweet potatoes, skillet dinner, honey garlic, one pan, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free, dairy-free, comfort food