How To Cook Sausage In Oven

If you love sausage but don't want to stand over a stove cooking it, this method is for you! Cooking sausages in the oven is easy and fool-proof. Plus, there's very little clean up afterwards.

Sausage is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or something to impress your guests, this seasoned meat is a good option.

There are various types of meat in sausage, but pork and beef are the most common. The Italian sausages are a popular style used in dishes like pasta sauce, pizza and lasagna.

The meat comes in patties, links, and bulk ground. You can cook it alone and serve it as a main dish. Sausage is a delicious addition to any meal because it's packed with flavor.

If you're looking for an easy way to cook it with easy cleanup, try baking it in the oven.

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• Reasons to bake sausage
• What you need
• How to cook sausage in the oven
• Tips
• Serving suggestions
• FAQs
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Reasons to bake sausage

Cooking sausages in the oven allows the fat to render out, making the sausage less greasy. It also prevents the sausage from drying out.

These are the top reasons to make oven baked sausage:

• An oven evenly distributes the heat, resulting in perfectly cooked sausage every time with less bursting of sausage links.
• Cleanup for oven-cooked sausage is easy. If you line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, there's no mess on the pan.
• You can cook a lot at once. Cooking sausage in the oven allows you to cook multiple pieces at once, meaning you can feed a large group of people with ease.
• There's little to clean up. Oven-cooked sausage is a great option for those who want to avoid the mess of pan-frying.

So next time you're looking to make some delicious sausage, be sure to cook it in the oven for the best results!

What you need

To make oven baked sausages, you'll need a sheet pan and a liner. Disposable liners like foil or parchment paper are great for easy cleanup.

So preheat your oven and let's get started!

How to cook sausage in the oven

Whether you want to cook Italian sausages or pork patties, the process to cook sausages in an oven is the same.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the sausages on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat.

For added flavor, you can drizzle on a little olive oil over the lined baking tray. Adding sliced bell peppers and cherry tomatoes are great if you want to include some vegetables.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. Sausage is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Tips

• Preheat your oven to the recommended cooking temperature for the type of sausage you're using.
• Line the baking sheet. Place your sausages on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
• Add veggies. For extra flavor, you can add some onions, peppers, or other vegetables to the baking sheet before cooking.
• Flip halfway. Cook the sausage for the recommended amount of time, turning once halfway through cooking to brown both sides.

Serving suggestions

Sausage is a delicious and easy-to-cook protein that can be enjoyed as part of a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We enjoy it as a side to a single serve pancake in a mug or keto sautéed radishes. It goes well with cereal pancakes too.

It's also a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Add cooked sausage to pasta, rice, or vegetables for a quick and easy meal. Sausage can also be added to soup or chili for extra flavor.

If you're looking for a unique way to serve it, try using it instead of spam in a spam musubi recipe. It's an appetizer similar to sushi but without the raw seafood.

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