This easy baked dinner is the kind of practical meal busy families come back to again and again. Using frozen raw salmon sausages right over diced potatoes keeps prep simple, and everything roasts together in one dish for an affordable, comforting supper with hardly any fuss. It feels a little special without asking much from the cook, which is always a win on a weeknight.
Serve these salmon sausages and potatoes with a simple green salad, steamed green beans, or roasted broccoli for some fresh color on the plate. A spoonful of sour cream, plain yogurt, or a little mustard on the side also goes nicely, and warm crusty bread can help round it out if you are feeding extra-hungry folks.
4-Ingredient Oven Baked Salmon Sausages
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 pound frozen raw salmon sausages
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced into small bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a large oven-safe baking dish, then spread the diced potatoes in an even layer. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt, then toss right in the dish to coat.
2. Place the frozen raw salmon sausages directly on top of the potatoes, spacing them out so the heat can circulate well around each one.
3. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, turning the sausages once halfway through and stirring the potatoes a bit so they brown more evenly. The dish is done when the sausages are cooked through and the potatoes are tender and golden at the edges.
4. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the potatoes onto plates and top with a salmon sausage for each serving.
Variations & Tips
For extra color: Add a sprinkle of chopped parsley or dill after baking if you have it on hand. It is not necessary, but it makes the dish look fresh and bright for company.
For crispier potatoes: Cut the potatoes on the smaller side and make sure they are in a mostly even layer. If your dish is crowded, use a larger pan so the potatoes roast instead of steam.
For picky eaters: Serve the sausages whole for adults and slice them into coins for kids who prefer smaller bites. A little ketchup or mild dipping sauce on the side can help make dinner feel familiar.
For easy seasoning changes: Even though this version keeps it to four ingredients, you can swap the salt for a seasoned salt blend if your family likes a little more flavor. Just watch the sodium level, since sausage can already be well seasoned.