All-in-One Sausage Cabbage Bake (Printable)

A comforting bake with smoky sausages, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots roasted to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 large smoked sausages, cut into 2-inch pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small green cabbage, cored and cut into 2-inch chunks
03 - 1.1 pounds baby potatoes, halved
04 - 2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
05 - 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced

→ Seasonings

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Fats & Liquids

11 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

→ Optional

13 - 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
14 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large roasting pan or deep baking dish, combine cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and onion.
03 - Drizzle vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
04 - Scatter sausage pieces over the vegetable mixture and add minced garlic.
05 - Drizzle broth evenly over all ingredients and dot with mustard if using.
06 - Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil, stir gently, and continue baking uncovered for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and edges turn golden.
08 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is just a quick scrub and you're done.
  • The sausages release their smoky fat into the vegetables, creating layers of flavor you can't get any other way.
  • It's forgiving: if you open the oven five minutes late, nothing burns or dries out.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when the cabbage soaks up all the drippings overnight.
02 -
  • Don't skip the foil in the first half of baking or the vegetables will dry out before they're tender.
  • Cut the cabbage into big chunks, not shreds, or it will turn soggy and limp instead of caramelized.
  • If your sausages are raw instead of pre-cooked, add 10 more minutes covered and check with a thermometer.
03 -
  • Use a roasting pan, not a rimmed baking sheet, so the broth doesn't spill and the vegetables steam properly under the foil.
  • If you want extra crispy sausages, broil the uncovered pan for the last two minutes, watching closely so nothing burns.
  • Toss in a handful of fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs before baking for an herby, rustic touch.
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