Smoked Sausage and Apples
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this simple yet flavorful Smoked Sausage and Apples recipe, a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet! Juicy smoked sausage is paired with tender slices of crisp apples and caramelized onions, all seasoned with warm cinnamon, a touch of brown sugar, and earthy dried thyme. Cooked in a skillet with a buttery finish, this 30-minute dish delivers a delightful harmony of textures and bold autumnal flavors. Easy to prepare and endlessly versatile, it can be served as a satisfying main on its own or alongside buttery mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a comforting meal. Whether you're embracing cooler weather or craving a quick and hearty dinner, this one-pan recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage
- 2 apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch thick rounds and set aside.
Core and slice the apples into thin wedges. Peel them if desired, but leaving the peel on adds texture and nutrients.
Peel the onion and slice it into thin, even rings.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and starts to foam.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
Stir in the sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage starts to brown and release its juices.
Add the apple slices to the pan and sprinkle with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Stir everything together gently to coat the apples in the seasonings and allow the apples to cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but not mushy.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve the smoked sausage and apples warm as a standalone dish or with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.3 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 269 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 4937 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1360 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
