This Sausage and Cabbage Sheet Pan dinner is the kind of recipe that makes weeknight cooking feel effortless. With just a few affordable ingredients and minimal prep, it delivers big flavor with very little clean up.
Recipes like this Sausage and Cabbage are lifesavers on busy weeknights. It uses simple ingredients, comes together quickly, and keeps cleanup minimal. Smoked sausage, cabbage, onion, and Cajun seasoning roast together on one pan to create a hearty, flavor-packed dinner without adding extra steps to your evening.
I’ve spent many years developing gluten free and low carb recipes for our kitchen, so dependable meals like this are ones I test and come back to often. This recipe naturally fits both lifestyles while still being filling and family-friendly, which is something that has always been important in our home.
The optional spicy dipping sauce adds extra flavor if you want to switch things up, but the sheet pan dinner itself is designed to be simple, reliable, and easy to repeat any night of the week.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Incredibly Easy. This recipe only takes 5 minutes of prep and a couple simple steps. I’ve provided step-by-step instructions below.
- Minimal Cleanup. All you need is a cutting board and sheet pan so there is very little to clean up after dinner!
- Budget-Friendly. You only need 5 pantry staples to make this sheet pan dinner. If you choose to make the dipping sauce, you’ll need a couple more common, inexpensive ingredients.
Recipe Ingredients
Here is an overview of the ingredients you will need to make this sheet pan recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Smoked Sausage: I used Johnsonville andouille sausage for a little extra heat
- Produce: white onion and cabbage
- Cajun Seasoning: can use the brand of your choice or make your own
- Olive Oil: avocado oil would also work well
Dipping Sauce: The dipping sauce is optional, but I recommend it if you love food with a spicy flavor.
- Mayo
- Cajun Seasoning
- Hot Sauce
- Chopped Dill Pickle or Peperoncini Pepper
- Minced Green Onion
How to Cook Cabbage and Sausage
This recipe is incredibly easy! You will need a sheet pan, cutting board, and knife. Follow the step-by-step guide below or scroll to the printable recipe card with detailed ingredients, amounts, and instructions.
- Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. While it’s heating, slice half a head of cabbage into wedges. Next, brush each side with olive oil and sprinkle with the cajun seasoning. Then place on the baking sheet.
- Now you can cut the smoked sausage into 4 sections and quarter the onion, slice little slits in the sausage. Then add the sausage and onion to the sheet pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip and bake an additional 10 minutes or as needed until the cabbage has reached your desired tenderness. Now you’re ready to serve.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Be sure to allow this recipe to cool completely before placing in an airtight container. Then you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The simplest method for reheating is to microwave in 30-second increments until reheated to your desired level. You can also reheat at 350 degrees in the oven for about 5 minutes, toss ingredients, then broil for a minute to create some crispiness. My preferred method is to reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes. Be sure to toss the leftovers after about 2 minutes.
Sausage and Cabbage FAQs
Yes, this recipe is gluten free if prepared as described.
You could prep the sheet pan ahead of time, then preheat the oven and bake it when you’re about 30 minutes away from serving dinner. Leftovers can be reheated pretty well but texture and flavor are best when served fresh.
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Sausage and Cabbage Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 ounce package smoked sausage
- 1/2 small white onion
- 1/2 small head cabbage
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- olive oil for drizzling
Dipping Sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1.5 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped dill pickle or pepperoncini pepper
- 1 tbsp finely minced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, slice the half a head of cabbage into wedges. Brush each side with olive oil and sprinkle with the cajun seasoning. Place on the baking sheet.
- Cut the smoked sausage into 4 sections and quarter the onion, slice little slits in the sausage.
- Add the sausage and onion to the sheet pan.
- Bake 20 minutes, flip and bake an additional 10 minutes or as needed until the cabbage has reached your desired tenderness.
