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Sausage and Fall Vegetable Bake

Tuscan Ember Sausage Bake

This Sausage Bake is fall in a skillet - warm, rustic, and irresistibly cozy.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cast iron sausage and vegetables, cider glazed sausage bake, cozy autumn meals, firepit cooking recipe, Freindsgiving sausage bake, rustic fall dinner, Tuscan sausage bake
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Italian sausages
  • 3 slices of bacon chopped
  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 fennel bulb sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 large sweet potato diced
  • 2 large potatoes diced

Glaze

  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp grainy mustard
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp chopped sage
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  • Sear the Sausage and Bacon: In a large cast iron skillet or heavy pan, heat oil and sear the sausages and chopped bacon until browned. Remove and set aside.
    sausage over fire
  • Cook the Vegetables: Add the squash, sweet potato, and potatoes to the same pan. Cook in the rendered fat with a drizzle of olive oil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Add the fennel and onion, cooking until fragrant.
    vegetables cooking
  • Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine apple juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Simmer until reduced by half. Whisk in grainy mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, sage, and chili flakes.
  • Combine and Bake: Pour the glaze over the vegetables, stirring to coat. Nestle the sausages and bacon back into the pan.
  • Over the Fire: Place covered pan over steady coals for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender and sausages are cooked through.
  • Oven Method: Roast uncovered at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve: Garnish with extra sage and serve directly from the cast iron for a rustic presentation.
    Sausage and Root Vegetables

Notes

The Tuscan Ember Sausage Bake is a true fall comfort dish - smoky Italian sausage seared with crispy bacon, nestled into a bed of caramelized root vegetables, and finished with a sticky apple cider glaze.  Perfect for Friendsgiving, or a one-pan meal to serve straight from the cast iron, the recipe will deliver with ease and elegance with every bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g
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