Here’s a simple, flavorful way to make baked sausage 🍴🌿. Perfect as a main, in breakfast dishes, or sliced into pasta, casseroles, or veggies.
Oven-Baked Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork sausage links (or Italian, chicken, or turkey sausage)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for crispier skin)
- Optional seasonings: black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Prepare sausages
- Arrange sausages on the baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
- Optional: prick each sausage a couple of times with a fork to prevent bursting.
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through for even browning.
- Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for pork, 165°F (74°C) for poultry.
- Serve
- Let rest 2–3 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, pasta, or in a bun with onions and peppers.
Tips & Variations
- Crispier skin: Broil 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Sheet-pan meal: Add sliced bell peppers, onions, or potatoes to roast alongside.
- Flavor boost: Toss with a little maple syrup, honey, or balsamic during the last 5 minutes for a sweet-savory glaze.
- Storage: Cooked baked sausages last 3–4 days in the fridge or freeze for 2–3 months.
If you want, I can also give a “Southern-style baked sausage with onion gravy” version that’s extra savory and perfect with mashed potatoes.
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