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Easy Sheet-Pan Sausage and Peppers: Best Tailgate Recipe

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This easy sheet-pan tailgate sausage and peppers is the perfect game day recipe—hearty, simple, and incredibly delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes total, you’ll have perfectly browned sausages and caramelized peppers that will make you the hero of any tailgate.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Italian sausage links (about 6–8 links)
  • 3 large bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into 1-inch strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and dry the bell peppers. Cut off the tops, remove seeds and white membranes, then slice into 1-inch wide strips. Peel the onion, cut in half through the root end, then slice into 1/2-inch half-moons. Place both in a large bowl.
  3. Drizzle the peppers and onions with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned vegetables in an even layer on a lined sheet pan (18×13 inches).
  5. Prick each sausage link a few times with a fork. Place the sausages on top of the vegetables, spacing them out evenly. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the sausages.
  6. Roast for 20 minutes. Flip each sausage over using tongs.
  7. Roast for another 15-20 minutes, until sausages are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), and peppers are tender with some charred edges.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  9. Serve directly from the pan or transfer to a platter. Pair with crusty rolls if desired.

Notes

For best results, don’t overcrowd the pan. Prick sausages to prevent bursting. Use high heat (425°F) for caramelization. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat well in a 350°F oven.

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