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Caramelized sausage and sweet potatoes skillet dinner ready to serve.

Caramelized Sausage and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Dinner

A delightful one-pan dinner that combines roasted sweet potatoes and savory sausage, all with a delicious honey garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb sausage Any type of sausage (pork, chicken, or vegan)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Toast for extra flavor
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • chopped green onions for garnish Optional

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Toss in the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they're tender.
  3. While those sweet potatoes are cooking, slice the sausage.
  4. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the sausage and sweet potatoes, stirring to coat everything.
  7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

This dish can be stored in the fridge for about 3-4 days and freezes well for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. You can also use turkey sausage or plant-based options for a lighter alternative.