🥔 Sausage, Green Bean & Potato Bake

🥔 Sausage, Green Bean & Potato Bake

Description:
A hearty, family-style bake loaded with juicy sausage, tender potatoes, crisp green beans, and a flavorful blend of garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Everything roasts together until golden and delicious — no fuss, no fancy steps, just real comfort food.

🍽️ Serves

4–6

🕐 Total Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 40–45 minutes

• Total: ~1 hour

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds

• 1 ½ lbs (700 g) baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)

• 12 oz (340 g) fresh green beans, trimmed (or frozen, thawed and patted dry)

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of thyme, oregano & basil)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for a little heat

• Optional: grated Parmesan or shredded cheddar, for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   Line a large baking sheet or roasting pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Prep the ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, green beans, and sausage slices.

   • Add olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and (optional) red pepper flakes.

   • Toss everything until evenly coated.

3. Bake:

   • Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet (avoid crowding).

   • Roast for 40–45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are golden and tender and the sausage is nicely browned.

4. Finish:

   • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan or shredded cheddar during the last 5 minutes if desired.

   • Garnish with a little chopped parsley for color.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• A side of crusty bread or garlic rolls

• A drizzle of honey mustard, ranch, or hot sauce for dipping

• A crisp green salad to balance it out

💡 Tips & Variations

• Swap green beans for broccoli, brussels sprouts, or asparagus.

• Use Italian sausage, chicken sausage, or andouille for a flavor twist.

• Make it a sheet-pan dinner by doubling the recipe for a crowd.

• For extra flavor, toss everything with 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar before baking — it adds a beau