Sheet Pan Bratwurst and Potatoes with Green Beans

This easy weeknight sheet pan recipe for Bratwurst and Potatoes with Green Beans comes together quickly and easily, for a satisfying meal the whole family will love!

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This easy sheet pan meal combines flavorful German sausage with fresh green beans, sliced bell pepper, and potatoes, all tossed with a flavorful blend of seasoning for a quick and delicious dinner any night of the week!

This great meal is a treat for the taste buds, as well as a super simple one-pan meal, where your oven and sheet pan do most of the work (and who doesn't love that after a busy work day?!)

This simple Bratwurst and potatoes recipe is sure to become a part of your easy weeknight meal rotation! And the leftovers make a great lunch, too!

Ingredients

• 1 pack of 5-6 beer brats (such as Johnsonville Brats). If you happen to live near and Aldi, I also love their beer brats!
• 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced. These add a touch of sweetness to the finished sheet pan dinner.
• 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced (¼”). Be sure to consistently slice your potatoes thinly for even cooking.
• Fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed.
• A large green bell pepper, thinly sliced.
• Apple cider vinegar, preferably organic.
• Brown sugar, for a touch of sweetness and richness, as well as good browning.
• Olive oil, to coat the potatoes and veggies to get them nice and brown.
• Salt and pepper, to taste.

How to make Sheet Pan Bratwurst and Potatoes with Green Beans

This easy Sheet Pan Recipe for Bratwurst and Potatoes with Green Beans is the ultimate easy weeknight sheet pan meal. Here's how to make it:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 
2. Line a large sheet pan (or 2 half sheet pans) with parchment paper, or grease with cooking spray. 
3. Prepare vegetables, and add to a large bowl. Add olive oil, brown sugar, and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss well to coat. 
4. Transfer seasoned vegetable to sheet pan. And layer sausages over top in the center. 
5. Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, turning sausages Halfway through to brown on both sides.
6. Check to make sure potatoes and veggies are tender, and serve hot! (see recipe card below for full directions and ingredients list).

Substitutions and Additions

This easy Sheet Pan Bratwurst and Potatoes with Green Beans recipe is easily adapted to work with your personal preferences, as well as what you have on hand in your refrigerator and pantry. Here are some great substitutions and additions you can use to make this recipe your own!

• If you don't have russet potatoes, you can also used thinly sliced red potatoes, or Yukon gold potatoes. You can also use thinly sliced baby potatoes!
• If you don't have a baking sheet or sheet pan, you could also use an oven safe heavy skillet (or 2), such as a cast iron skillet. A large baking dish will work too, just be sure to adjust your cooking time if needed.
• No german bratwurst or bratwurst sausages at your local grocery? Try mild or spicy Italian sausage!
• No green pepper? Use red or orange bell peppers instead.
• For an extra flavor boost, add a minced clove of garlic or 2 in the last 15 minutes of cooking and toss well.
• Watching your sodium? Use less salt to season the veggies, or use a sodium substitute.
• Try red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar in place of the apple cider vinegar.
• No brown sugar? Try honey instead.
• Swap the green beans for fresh broccoli florets or cauliflower.

Storing leftovers

Allow the sheet pan veggies and brats to cool completely then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat, heat on low in a skillet with a bit of water or chicken broth until warmed through on medium-low heat.

What to serve with the Sheet Pan Bratwurst and Potatoes with Green Beans

This recipe is great as is for a simple one-pan meal, or you can serve it alongside some bread and butter, or a simple side salad!

More easy One Pan recipes!

• Sheet Pan Sausage and Mixed Veggies
• Southwest Sheet Pan Eggs + Turkey Sausage
• One Pan Easy Spanish Chicken and Rice
• One Pan Fennel Dijon Pork Chops
• Easy Oven Baked Brats with Roasted Onions

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