All-in-One Sausage Cabbage Bake (Print Version)

Savory pan bake combining smoked sausage, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots for a wholesome meal.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 large smoked sausages, cut into 2-inch pieces (approx. 14 oz total)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small green cabbage, cored and cut into 2-inch chunks (approx. 1.54 lb)
03 - 1.1 lb 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 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
10 - 1 tsp salt

→ Fats & Liquids

11 - 3 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth (120 ml)

→ Optional

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

# How To Make:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a large roasting pan or deep baking dish, place cabbage chunks, halved baby potatoes, carrot slices, and thickly sliced onion.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Distribute sausage pieces over the vegetables. Add minced garlic and pour broth evenly across the mixture. If using, dot with whole grain mustard.
05 - Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
06 - Remove the foil, gently stir the contents, then bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and edges turn golden brown.
07 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is faster than the meal itself.
  • The cabbage turns golden and slightly crispy at the edges, soaking up all the smoky drippings.
  • It tastes even better the next day, reheated in a skillet with a fried egg on top.
02 -
  • Don't skip covering the pan with foil for the first half of cooking, or the cabbage will dry out and the potatoes won't soften properly.
  • Stir gently when you remove the foil. The vegetables are tender by then, and you don't want to mash the potatoes or break up the cabbage too much.
  • If the bottom of the pan looks dry before the 30 minutes are up, add a splash more broth. Every oven runs a little different.
03 -
  • Let the dish rest for five minutes after pulling it from the oven. The flavors settle and the vegetables soak up any remaining broth.
  • If you want extra crispy sausage, broil the pan for two to three minutes at the very end, watching carefully so nothing burns.
  • Use a roasting pan with high sides to prevent any broth or fat from spilling over in the oven.
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