This sticky sausage traybake is one of those reliable recipes that makes dinnertime effortless. Juicy pork sausages are coated in honey and roasted with a variety of colourful root vegetables and some hasselback potatoes. Quick to layer up, this is a delicious one-pan meal with minimal preparation.
Simply prepare the vegetables, arrange everything in a roasting tray, then leave the oven to do all the hard work. The sausages are added mid way through the cook and coated in honey or maple syrup, they become sticky and caramelised while the vegetables roast.
Roasting root vegetables is one of my favourite ways to cook them, as the process enhances their natural sweetness. Cooking the potatoes and sausages along with the vegetables in the same pan, not only saves time, but also on washing up.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Everything is cooked in one tray which not only makes this dish simple to prepare, but also saves on the washing up.
- Hands on preparation time is minimal then everything goes into the oven.
- Uses simple, inexpensive ingredients making this a budget friendly dinner option.
- This versatile recipe can be easily adapted using your favourite vegetables.
Recipe ingredients
Find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below.
- Flavour base - I start off with a base of red onion, garlic and celery. You could also use brown onion, shallots or a leek.
- Vegetables - I use a butternut squash along with a selection of root vegetables including carrots, parsnips and beetroot.
- Squash - use any variety of smaller squash, I've opted for a butternut squash as it's available in my supermarket all year round.
- Potato - I used 8 medium sized new potatoes which I leave whole. You can use a larger potato and cut it up, or swap regular potato for sweet potatoes.
- Herbs - I add bay leaves, thyme leaves and fennel seeds to flavour this dish.
- Oil - for the best flavour I like to use olive oil, but you can use sunflower or rapeseed oil in this dish too.
- Sausages - use any variety or flavour of sausage in this dish. I used 8 good quality pork sausages allowing 2 per person.
- Honey - one this occasion I coated the sausages in honey to make them sticky, you could also use maple syrup.
- Seasoning - seasoning is kept simple with some sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
How to make sausage traybake
- Preheat the oven at 200C/180CFan/390F.
- If you want to make hasselback potatoes, rest the potato on board and use a sharp knife to slice ¾ way through the potatoes, taking care not to go all the way through. Otherwise, leave the potatoes whole.
- Place all the vegetables, thyme, bay leaves and fennel seeds in a large oven proof tray with high sides.
- Pour over the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Place the potatoes on top of the rest of the vegetables and then place the tray in the pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes remove the tray from the oven and give the vegetables a good mix up to stop them sticking to the bottom of the tray. Again, place the potatoes back on top of the other vegetables.
- In a separate bowl pour the maple syrup or honey over the pork sausages and mix to combine.
- Lay the sausages on top of the vegetables and place the tray back in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, turn the sausages over and return to the oven for a final 15 minutes.
- Once the sausages have a nice golden skin, and the potatoes are soft in the centre, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Recipe variations
- Sausages - I have used a good quality pork sausages in this recipe. However, use the variety of sausage you like to eat. A good beef sausage would work just as well, or something like a pork and leek or a Cumberland sausage.
- Vegetables - this is a versatile recipe so you can swap the vegetables, for any other veggies that you enjoy eating.
- Potato - swap regular potato for sweet potato instead.
- Mediterranean sausage traybake - make a Mediterranean sausage traybake by swapping the root vegetables for Mediterranean vegetables combining bell peppers, aubergine, onion, garlic and courgette. A good quality Italian sausage would work well with this combination of vegetables.
- Vegan - for vegetarian and vegan diners, swap regular sausages for a plant based alternative and use maple syrup rather than honey.
Serving suggestion
As this is one entire meal in a tray, I tend to keep any additional sides simple like these Buttered Spring Greens, or Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Chestnuts.
Useful hints and tips
- Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the sausages.
- Always turn the sausages mid way through the cook to ensure an even browning.
- The garlic is cooked in it's skin as it is very easy to burn and burnt garlic really doesn't taste great. By leaving the skin on the garlic, this allows the garlic to soften and become beautifully caramelised. Simply remind your diners to pop the garlic out of the skin before they eat it.
- Only add the sausages mid way through the cook or you risk them overcooking and burning, particularly as they are coated in maple syrup or honey.
- For gluten free diners use gluten free sausages.
- Containing no dairy this side dish is suitable for dairy free diners.
- Allergy advice: gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soya free and nut free. For comprehensive and detailed allergy advice go to Allergy UK.
FAQs
How to store leftover sausage traybake?
Once cooked and cooled place any leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 1 or 2 days. To reheat place in a hot oven to warm through, or heat up in the microwave.
Can I freeze sausage traybake?
I don't recommend freezing a sausage traybake as the vegetables will break down during the freezing and defrosting process.
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- Classic Loaded Hot-dogs
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- Easy Chicken Tacos
- Spaghetti Bolognese
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Sticky Sausage Traybake Recipe
Sticky sausage tray bake, a beautiful mix of roasted vegetables with sausages sticky with honey or maple syrup. A great one tray dish for feeding the family.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 741kcal
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Baking tray
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 8 small baby potatoes (skin left on)
- 2 red onions (cut into wedges)
- 6 cloves garlic (skin kept on)
- 2 sticks celery (sliced)
- 1 butternut squash (peeled, de-seeded & cubed)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & cut into batons)
- 2 medium parsnip (peeled & cut into batons)
- 3 medium beetroot (peeled & cubed)
- 1 small handful thyme leaves
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 450 g good quality pork sausages (8 sausages, allowing 2 per person)
- 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 200C/180CFan/390F.
- If you want to make hasselback potatoes, rest the potato on board and use a sharp knife to slice ¾ way through the potatoes, taking care not to go all the way through. Otherwise, leave the potatoes whole.
- Place all the vegetables, thyme, bay leaves and fennel seeds in a large oven proof tray with high sides.
- Pour over the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine. Place the potatoes on top of the rest of the vegetables and then place the tray in the pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes remove the tray from the oven and give the vegetables a good mix up to stop them sticking to the bottom of the tray. Again, place the potatoes back on top of the other vegetables.
- In a separate bowl pour the honey or maple syrup over the pork sausages and mix to combine.
- Lay the sausages on top of the vegetables and place the tray back in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, turn the sausages over and return to the oven for a final 15 minutes.
- Once the sausages have a nice golden skin, and the potatoes are soft in the centre, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
This mix of root vegetables work well together. However, if there is anything that you don't like leave it out or substitute with another vegetable, eg swap white potatoes for sweet potatoes.
You can also swap the root based vegetables for Mediterranean vegetables like aubergine, courgette, bell peppers and fennel.
Nutrition Facts
Sticky Sausage Traybake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 1403mg61%
Potassium 2142mg61%
Carbohydrates 81g27%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 25165IU503%
Vitamin C 87mg105%
Calcium 206mg21%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
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Julie says
I love this recipe as a quick mid week meal, super tasty and you can get on with other things while it’s cooking. I added a tablespoon of soy sauce to the maple syrup so it spread out amongst the veg too. Also recommend using as it soaks up the flavours a treat
Lesley says
Thank you Julie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I like the addition of soy sauce, the saltiness will balance the sweetness in the maple syrup perfectly. I'm going to try that next time.
Sally says
I absolutely love recipes like this, delicious flavours and it's all done in one tray. The sticky glaze was a huge hit.
Lesley says
Thank you Sally, this is such an easy recipe, perfect for mid week dinners.
Chloe says
Yum! I loved doing the hassle-back potatoes, I find then oddly relaxing to cut and love how they cook just that bit quicker!
Lesley says
Hasselback potatoes work really well in this dish, they have a lovely crisp texture.
Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says
You know how much I like a traybake... especially one as delicious sounding as this! I love your idea to add maple syrup for extra sticky-ness 😀 Eb x
Michelle says
Thanks Eb, great praise indeed from another tray bake lover. This is on the plan for Bonfire Night to make sure we are all fed before heading to the cold! And being Canadian - maple syrup is always a staple!:-) Cheers, Michelle x
Claire W says
A simple and delicious make! I substituted the sausages for pork steaks, but still used the maple syrup as per recipe. It was delicious, the whole family enjoyed it (a miracle in itself) and because I got carried away chopping all the veg in the cupboard that needed used up there was plenty for seconds... And lunch the following day! Another great, easily adaptable to whatever you have in the fridge, delicious yet simple recipe. Thank you Lesley and Michelle. Definitely will be making this again!
Lesley says
Glad you all enjoyed it. This is such an easy recipe and so easily adapted to what you have in the fridge/cupboards. Lesley x
Cat | Curly's Cooking says
This sounds delicious! I love tray bakes and I love sausages. Your hassle back potatoes make this look extra special too. Fantastic recipe!
Michelle says
Thanks Cat, the hassle backs just make it look a little different, not to mention more space to throw some garlic butter over!:-) Cheers, Michelle
Donna says
Yum! Sausages are a big favourite here and I love a big tasty traybake! Sounds delicious.
Lesley says
Thank you Donna, me too. The entire dinner ready on one tray - very little effort for a lot of taste! Lesley x
Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says
I do love a traybake! It's such an easy way to put dinner on the table and also include as many different veggies as possible! Yours look super delicious and just looking at it is making me hungry! And those sticky sausages...Yum!
Lesley says
Thank you Jo. I've been on a crusade to increase the amount of vegetables in my daily diet and this recipe does that perfectly. Of course the sticky maple sausages made sure all the family devoured it!. Lesley x
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
This is an absolutely beautiful meal—but budget friendly and easy! LOVE IT. Your tips for adapting the recipe are also brilliant!
Michelle says
Thanks so much Michelle. I love these kind of meals when its a busy night. My teens are not great with vegetables anymore (peer pressure!) but it means I can load it up and everyone gets something they like. Cheers, Michelle