Sour Cream Glazed Sheet Pan Dinner

Brooke Stepp
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This Sour Cream Glazed Sheet Pan Dinner is an easy, flavor-packed meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Pillowy gnocchi, savory smoked sausage, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and onions are roasted together on a single sheet pan with Italian herbs and spices, then topped with melty mozzarella cheese. The finishing touch is a creamy garlic herb sour cream drizzle that takes every bite to the next level. Ready in about 35 minutes with minimal cleanup, this simple sheet pan recipe is a family-friendly dinner that's loaded with bold flavor and fresh ingredients. Whether you're looking for an easy gnocchi recipe, a quick smoked sausage dinner, or a one-pan meal everyone will love, this recipe is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course dinner
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large Sheet Pan
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
 

  • 1 (14oz) Smoked Sausage, sliced
  • 1 (16-18oz) Shelf-Stable Potato Gnocchi
  • 1 pint Grape Tomatoes
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 Small Red Onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella

Garlic Herb Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Ranch Dressing
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley, (or 1 tsp dried parsley)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Add the gnocchi, smoked sausage, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion to a large sheet pan.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Toss well.
  • Spread into an even layer and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the top and bake an additional 3-5 minutes, until melted and lightly golden.
  • While the cheese melts, whisk together all the Garlic Herb Drizzle ingredients until smooth. Add milk as needed for a drizzle consistency.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the hot sheet pan just before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

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