Caramelized Sausage and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Dinner
A delightful one-pan dinner combining savory sausage and sweet caramelized sweet potatoes, perfect for a quick and family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage Can use chicken, turkey, or vegetarian options.
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced Ensure even dicing for consistent cooking.
- 3 tablespoons honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Toasting the garlic enhances flavor.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing the sweet potatoes.
- optional chopped green onions for garnish For serving.
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, slice the sausage.
- Add the sausage to the skillet and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the sausage and sweet potatoes, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This dish freezes well for up to 3 months.