One-Skillet Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Crispy Golden Potatoes

Name: One-Skillet Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Crispy Golden Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage links; 1 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes; 2 bell peppers; 1 medium red onion; 2.5 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp honey; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley; 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 cloves garlic

Crisp-edged baby potatoes roast right alongside juicy Italian sausages and tender, sweet bell peppers in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet. A quick garlic-vinegar pan splash cuts through the rich juices right before serving, giving you an easy, vibrant dinner with virtually zero cleanup.

Elena Reyes

October 24, 2026

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 23 minutes

easy

dinner

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Timeline

35 minutes

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Preheat & Season Potatoes

Sear Sausage Links

Chop Peppers and Onion

Layer Skillet Ingredients

Roast Skillet in Oven

18m

Whisk Vinegar Dressing

Glaze and Serve

Ingredients

1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage links(pork or chicken sausage links both work great)
1 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes(halved lengthwise)
2 bell peppers(1 red and 1 yellow, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips)
1 medium red onion(cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
2.5 tbsp olive oil(divided)
1 tsp kosher salt(divided)
0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic(finely grated or minced)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
0.5 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley(roughly chopped)
0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper(used in step 4)
2 cloves garlic(minced for dressing in step 6)

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp kosher salt, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp smoked paprika until thoroughly coated.
4 min
Tip: Cutting the potatoes uniformly ensures they cook through in the oven at the exact same rate as the peppers.
2
Heat 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a large 12-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron is best) over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage links and sear until deeply browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 1-inch thick coins.
6 min
Tip: Don't worry about cooking the sausage all the way through right now; you just want to develop that savory fond and render a little fat.
3
While the sausage sears, prep 2 bell peppers by seeding and slicing into 1-inch strips, and cut 1 medium red onion into 1/2-inch wedges.
4 min
Tip: Keeping the pepper slices slightly chunky prevents them from turning to mush in the oven.
4
Arrange the seasoned 1 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes cut-side down in the hot skillet drippings. Scatter the sliced 2 bell peppers, 1 medium red onion, and sliced 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage links all around the potatoes. Season the vegetables with remaining 0.5 tsp kosher salt and 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
3 min
Tip: Placing the potato cut-sides directly against the cast iron ensures an irresistibly crisp, golden crust.
5
Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast uncovered until the potatoes are fork-tender with crispy bottoms and the peppers are blistered and tender, about 18 minutes.
18 min
Tip: Resist the urge to stir halfway through; leaving the potatoes undisturbed against the bottom is the key to deep browning.
6
While the skillet roasts, whisk together 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 2 cloves garlic, and 0.5 tsp dried oregano in a small bowl until emulsified.
3 min
Tip: This quick agrodolce-style dressing adds an essential pop of acidity that balances the savory sausage richness.
7
Remove the hot skillet from the oven with an oven mitt. Immediately drizzle the vinegar dressing all over the sizzling sausage, potatoes, and peppers, then toss gently to coat. Scatter 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley over top and serve straight from the pan.
2 min
Tip: Pour the vinegar dressing while the skillet is smoking hot so the garlic cooks instantly and the sauce glazes the meat.

Chef's Notes

Cast iron is the MVP here because it holds intense heat and gives you that steakhouse-level sear on the bottom of the baby potatoes. If you only have sweet sausages in the fridge, toss a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes into the vinegar drizzle to wake everything up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does One-Skillet Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Crispy Golden Potatoes take to make?

One-Skillet Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Crispy Golden Potatoes takes about 33 minutes total. That includes 10 minutes of prep and 23 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for One-Skillet Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Crispy Golden Potatoes?

This recipe is rated easy — it's beginner-friendly and straightforward.

What ingredients do I need for One-Skillet Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Crispy Golden Potatoes?

The main ingredients are: sweet or hot Italian sausage links, baby Yukon Gold potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, garlic, red wine vinegar, honey, dried oregano, fresh flat-leaf parsley, freshly cracked black pepper, garlic.

What type of meal is One-Skillet Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Crispy Golden Potatoes?

One-Skillet Roasted Sausage, Peppers, and Crispy Golden Potatoes is categorized as: dinner.

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