Sheet Pan Turkey Kielbasa Bake

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Quick and easy weeknight dinners donโ€™t have to be short on flavor with my delicious and healthy sheetpan Turkey Keilbasa bake – with just a few minutes prep and less than 20 minutes cook time!

I love making simple, healthy meals that are easy to get on the table for busy weeknights – I’ve been making a variety of this dinner for years, and my kids always dive right in – sometimes even off the pan!

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How to make Sheetpan Turkey Keilbasa Bake

To make this recipe, youโ€™ll need:

  • Turkey Keilbasa – Kielbasa is the generic Polish word for any sausage, so you will often find these marked as โ€œPolish sausageโ€ in American stores. In common use in America, โ€œkeilbasaโ€ refers to the thick U-shaped wiejska sausage, or โ€œruralโ€  sausage made of any meat and seasoned with marjoram and garlic, sometimes also containing small amounts of coriander. Many believe the word comes from the Hebrew word for โ€œall meatsโ€ as Poland historically has had a large Jewish population. Turkey keilbasa is a healthy version of the traditional pork or beef sausage. 
  • Bell Pepper – Bell peppers a sweet pepper that contains none of the capsacium that makes other chili peppers taste spicy. They are a very traditional accompaniment to sausage in America. 
  • Zuccini – Zucchini is a delish squash, thatโ€™s filling and easy to grow at home. Theyโ€™re called courgettes in the British common wealth, or baby marrow in South Afrika. 
  • Onion – Onions are another sweet component to this dish that is also a traditional Polish accompaniment to kielbasa. 
  • Garlic – Garlic is the culinary best friend of onions and an ingredient in most savory Italian dishes. While native to Asia, it traveled to ancient Egypt for culinary and medicinal use and may have been brought to Italy during the Roman period. 
  • Olive Oil – Olive oil is the cooking oil I used for this recipe. Itโ€™s mild, nutty flavor is delicious when cooked with onions and garlic. 
  • Italian Herb Blend – This blend of oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram is a staple of Italian cooking and flavors that complement chicken and beans well. 
  • Lemon Juice – A dish thatโ€™s rich and naturally sweet like this Sheetpan Turkey Keilbasa Bake benefits from an fresh punch of fruity acid from lemon juice. 
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper– Salt and pepper are the original culinary duo. Salt enhances and brings out many flavors, and the mild spice from black pepper helps to stimulate the taste buds.

One youโ€™ve gathered your ingredients, we will use the following method: 

  • Prepare your ingredients. ย Cut your kielbasa into circles about ยฝ inch wide. Roughly chop your vegetables into ยผ-ยฝ inch squares. Finely slice your garlic. Juice the lemon. In a bowl combine the chopped sausage and the remaining ingredients. Mix well to make sure the oil and lemon juice are well incorporated.ย 
  • Add to the sheetpan. ย Spread out your ingredients on to a parment covered sheet pan, making sure that everything is evenly spread.ย 
  • Bake. ย In an oven preheated to 350oF bake the sheetpan kielbasa mix for 15 minutes. Stir everything thoroughly and then cook for another 10 minutes to brown on all sides.
  • Serve and enjoy. ย The sheetpan bake is ready when the meat is browned and the and the peppers and zucchini are fork tender. Remove from the oven and serve!
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Tips and Tricks to a Perfect Sheet Pan Dinner

Foil can replace parchment paper.  Out of parchment paper? You can use foil to cover your sheet pan instead. Spray it with non-stick stray before putting your meat and vegetables on it. 

Use the vegetables you have on hand.  This recipe is a great canvas for using up the vegetables you have in your refrigerator. Chopped asparagus, yellow summer squash, mushrooms are all great additions to this recipe. You can even add broccoli or cauliflower to it! Just be sure to make sure theyโ€™re cooked fully before you serve.

FAQs:

How do I know the turkey kielbasa is fully cooked?

Most turkey kielbasa in America comes fully cooked, so the cooking is largely a matter of reheating and browning the meat. If youโ€™re concerned, make sure you sausage hits an internal temperature of 165oF.ย 

I canโ€™t find turkey kielbasa, what else can I use?

Any fully cooked sausage can be substituted in this recipe: pork, beef, chicken, etc. You can use raw sausages as well, but you should boils those to cook them before slicing and adding to the sheetpan bake.ย 

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What to Serve With Kielbasa Bake

What to serve with Sheetpan Turkey Keilbasa Bake

Potatoes, salads and and coleslaws are a great accompaniment to to this easy and delicious dinner. 

My best easy four ingredient coleslaw is fast and easy side for a quick weeknight dinner. https://sweetcsdesigns.com/the-best-easy-coleslaw/ 

If youโ€™re looking for something more hearty, crispy roasted potatoes will fill up even the hungriest diners. https://sweetcsdesigns.com/crispy-roasted-potatoes/ 

Herb Roasted Green Beans and potatoes is a great choice to increase your vegetable quota for this dinner. https://sweetcsdesigns.com/herb-roasted-green-beans-and-potatoes/ 

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4.37 from 22 votes

Sheetpan Turkey Kielbasa Bake

By: Courtney O’Dell
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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Delicious one pot turkey kielbasa, onions, and peppers baked together on a sheetpan.

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb turkey kielbasa, sliced into ยฝโ€ thick rounds
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced into chunks
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herbs seasoning blend
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ยฝ teaspoon celtic sea salt
  • ยฝ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together garlic, pepper, onion, kielbasa, olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. Toss well to evenly coat. 
  • Spread kielbasa, veggies, and olive oil/lemon juice mix over parchment lined baking sheet. 
  • Bake 15 minutes, stir. Continue to bake until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, another 5-10 minutes. 
  • Remove from oven and serve. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 16gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1570mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: One Pot
Cuisine: American
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About Courtney

Courtney loves to share great wine, good food, and loves to explore far flung places- all while masting an everyday elegant and easy style at lifestyle blog Sweet Cโ€™s Designs. Sweet C's devoted to finding the best food and drinks you'll want to make or find, around the world!

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