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Caramelized sausage and sweet potatoes skillet dinner served in a pan

Caramelized Sausage and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Dinner

A delightful one-pan dinner featuring caramelized sausage and tender sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb sausage
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, slice the sausage.
  4. Once tender, 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 evenly.
  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

Timing is key for even cooking. Chop sweet potatoes into similar sizes. Optional ingredient swaps can include chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter option, or add greens like spinach or kale towards the end for more nutrition.