Something New For The Fourth Of July

If you’re looking for an easy dinner with big flavor and almost no cleanup, this Firecracker Sausage and Potatoes is about to become a new favorite. Crispy roasted potatoes, smoky jalapeño cheddar sausage, caramelized onions, and a buttery sweet-and-spicy firecracker sauce all come together in one pan for a hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or to feed a party crowd.

Firecracker Sausage and Potatoes is an easy one-pan dinner made with crispy roasted baby potatoes, smoky jalapeño cheddar sausage, sweet caramelized onions, and a buttery sweet-and-spicy firecracker glaze. It’s the perfect weeknight meal with bold flavor, minimal cleanup, and just the right amount of heat in every bite.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds small baby white potatoes, halved
• 14-ounce package jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage, sliced on the bias into ½-inch pieces *the brand I used is pictured in the post
• 1 medium sweet onion, cut into wedges or thick slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

FOR THE FIRECRACKER SAUCE:

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (more if you like extra heat)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes *or more if you like

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
2. Add the halved baby potatoes, sliced jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage, and sweet onion to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. You can also add any herbs you like. I used some dill and dried parsley. This recipe is very versatile. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
3. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking, until the potatoes are tender with crispy edges, the sausage is browned, and the onions are caramelized.
4. While everything bakes, whisk together the melted butter, hot sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. I like to also simmer this a little on the stove, but you can do either way.
5. Pour the firecracker sauce over the hot sausage and potatoes, tossing well so everything is coated. Return the pan to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, just until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes sticky.
6. Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.