Sweet Potato Sausage Skewers
Some foods are best enjoyed from a stick: corn dogs; everything at the Minnesota state fair; club sandwiches; Sweet Potato Sausage Skewers.
My friend Maggie introduced me to this ridiculously simple, downright delectable appetizer a few weeks ago. Like their speared state-fair counterparts, Sweet Potato Sausage Skewers are strangely addictive and impossible to enjoy in moderation. Unlike state fair foods, they are healthy, which I’m interpreting as another excellent reason to help myself to a fourth.
This easy appetizer recipe begins with chunks of sweet potato that are roasted in salt, pepper, and brown sugar. They are lightly crispy, softly caramelized, and, as I quickly discovered, especially snackable. Be sure to make a few extra to top salads and to pop right into your mouth, potato-chip style.
To keep our sweet potato chunks company, we have plump, juicy pieces of seared andouille chicken sausage. I’m all about this particular chicken sausage for the recipe, because it’s healthy, flavorful, and the lightly spicy, smoky andouille-ness nicely balanced the sweet potato.
Now, food on a stick is fun, but we’re missing one key component for the ultimate skewer experience: the dunk. The final flavor punch for these Sweet Potato Sausage Skewers is a healthy two-ingredient dip made of Dijon mustard and Greek yogurt. It adds just the right amount of zip and takes all of 20 seconds to prepare.
Sweet Potato Sausage Skewers would be the perfect easy appetizer to add to your next game watch or your swanky New Year’s Eve party. Just add frilly toothpicks, and you are ready for a black tie event.
No way are these plump, healthy bites lasting until midnight.
Sweet Potato Sausage Skewers
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, — peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil — divided
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 12 ounces precooked Andouille chicken sausage, — about 4 links
Instructions
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Place rack in the upper third of your oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking skeet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
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Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, then drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender, turning them once half-way through so that they cook evenly.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together the Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard to create dipping sauce. Set aside.
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Heat the remaining teaspoon of olive oil a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces. Once the skillet is hot, arrange the sausage pieces, cut sides down, in a single layer on the hot skillet. Sear on the cut side of each piece, crisping the exterior, then turn to crisp the other side.
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When sweet potatoes and sausages have finished cooking, assemble the skewers: Poke a toothpick through the center of a sweet potato piece, then a sausage piece, then transfer to a serving platter. Serve skewers warm or at room temperature with the Dijon dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes
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More easy appetizers:
- Sweet Potato Bites with Bacon and Avocado
- Skinny Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
- Roasted Cauliflower Bruschetta
- 5 Minute Roasted Red Pepper Dip
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About Erin Clarke
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Dude. This is perfection!! I love the yogurt/mustard addition too. Happy almost New Years!
I must agree with you that food on a stick is just much more enjoyable! These look like the perfect app to have for some celebration this coming Wednesday ;) Happy early New Year! xx
Love these Erin! Hope you have a great 2015!
Erin, these are the perfect party apps!!! cheers to maggie!!! have a great NYE!!!
I love this simple yet delicious appetizer! That sauce sounds pretty amazing as well.
Something we’ll all love on New Year’s Eve. I won’t tell Jim it’s chicken sausage, lol. Have a Happy, Healthy, and Love-Filled 2015, Erin! <3
I won’t tell him either Diane! Wishing you a happy new year too
So simple, but so good! That yogurt/mustard dipping sauce sounds divine. I’ll be making this one for sure! Thanks.
Thanks so much Elaine! I hope you love them, and that sauce is seriously boss.
Who would’ve thought delicious and easy could look like that?! I don’t think these would even make it to a party if I made them!
Those look like an amazing appetizer! I love roasted sweet potato, those crispy edges are the best! And combined with some yummy sausage – perfect!
I Love every single thing about this recipe! Great party app!
I feel like I could eat sweet potatoes everyday – they are so good! Especially with Greek yogurt.
These sound seriously delicious. I wonder if TSA will notice if I sneak some of these in my carry-on bag for new years?
Now that’s what I call an appetizer! Talk about delicious!
This is absolutely gorgeous! So festive and perfect for the holidays. Happy New Year!!!
What a great idea! Simple, healthy, and delicious. Can’t beat it!
I am so making these! LOVE!!!
SOLD! I’m totally doing these tomorrow for our NYE get together. Thanks!
I’m so glad you like the look of these skewers, and if you try them, I’d love to hear what you think. Happy New Year!
They were a huge hit!! Seriously, everyone loved them. I love that they are so simple, but still look special. I’m a fan!
YAY!! I’m so, so excited to hear that Ali Grace. Thanks for trying the recipe and letting me know!
What an easy idea for a delicious appetizer! Definitely making these for NYE tomorrow!
I love little one bite appetizers! These look delicious. Happy New Year, Erin!
I love sweet potatoes, these skewers are speaking my language :)
Not only adorable, but super-great flavors, too! Love this!
Yum yum! I so wish we were neighbors so I could go steal one or five of these! Oh and I wish we were neighbors for other reasons too :)
Love the simplicity of this recipe! No doubt they are delicious!
A perfect party pleaser and healthy too. xo Catherine
Hi miss erin , is it possible that we can use another dipping sauce if the Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard isnt available in the store?
Hi Lorianne! Personally, I really love the flavor of the Dijon (even without the yogurt) and it is usually available, but you could swap another mustard that you like. Brown grainy mustard would be tasty too!