If sheet pan meals had a fan club, I would be first in line to become a member. Because what’s better than combining a bunch of ingredients on a baking sheet, tossing it in the oven, and coming back to a healthy, delicious, homemade meal in less than half an hour? Not a whole lot. Sheet pan meals just make dinner so easy, so they’re easy to love. I especially love this combination, which uses some of my favorite fall veggies and a couple of fun toppings as a sort of flavor finale.

I like to use sausage on a sheet pan because it cooks so quickly and since this one uses smoked sausage, all you really have to worry about is browning it. Kielbasa is a great choice with this combo, but any kind of pre-cooked sausage will work just fine.

The sausage is combined with sweet potatoes, red onion, and Brussels sprouts – my fall fave – and the whole lot is tossed in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, and sage. That means everything gets nicely browned, but also infused with a nice garlic-herb flavor.

While you could stop there and call it a meal, a little sprinkling of chopped pecans and dried cranberries really takes this to the next level. They add some tart-sweetness and a nice crunch to the tender veggies they go along with and it’s the perfect contrast to the smokiness in the sausage. Enjoy!