Packed with meaty pork sausages, sweet roasted vegetables, and a tangy honey mustard glaze, this sticky sausage tray bake is perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal prep and just one tray to clean, this easy traybake recipe is ideal for anyone who wants a hearty, comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
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✅ Recipe Name: Sticky Sausage Tray Bake
🕒 Ready In: 55 minutes
👪 Serves: 4
🍽 Calories: 856 per serving
🥣 Main Ingredients: Pork Sausages, Sweet Potatoes, Red Onion, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes
📖 Dietary Info: Dairy- free, gluten-free (if using gluten free sausages)
👌 Difficulty: Easy
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I love one-pan, throw-in-the-oven dinners like this sausage traybake recipe, especially during the colder months when hearty meals are the ultimate comfort food.
This version combines tender, caramelised vegetables with juicy, golden-brown sausages in a perfectly sticky honey and balsamic glaze.
I like to use thick, meaty pork sausages for the best results, as chipolatas tend to overcook and burn, but you can easily customise it with seasonal vegetables, swap in chicken or vegetarian sausages, or even make it ahead for freezer-friendly meals.
You might also enjoy my air fryer sausages recipe, or try making this sausage tray bake in the air fryer for a quicker, fuss-free version.
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✔️ Why should you try it?
- Made in one pan: an easy, fuss-free traybake dinner.
- A delicious alternative to traditional sausage and mash: perfect for midweek meals.
- Hearty and comforting: ideal for family-friendly dinners.
- Customisable with seasonal roasted vegetables: swap in carrots, parsnips, or butternut squash.
- Freezer-friendly: great for meal prep or batch cooking.
🥘 Ingredients
A full ingredients list along with Metric and US Customary measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
For the sausage, sweet potato and red onion traybake:
Pork sausages - 8 thick, meaty sausages. For a lighter option, use chicken or turkey sausages, or try vegetarian/vegan sausages for a plant-based version.
Garlic - 5 cloves, roasted in their skins to mellow the flavour.
Sweet potatoes - 2 medium, peeled and cubed into bite-size pieces (about 3cm/ 1 inch). Alternatively, use halved new potatoes or regular potatoes for a more classic traybake.
Bramley apple - 1 tart apple, sliced. The acidity turns sweet and sticky when roasted.
Red onion - 1 large, peeled and quartered. Shallots can be used instead for a milder flavour.
Rosemary - a few sprigs of fresh rosemary for aromatic depth. Thyme is a great alternative if you prefer.
Cherry tomatoes - 150g, halved. They break down during roasting, adding natural sweetness and a juicy glaze.
Olive Oil - for roasting.
For the sticky glaze:
Balsamic vinegar - 1 tbsp, adds richness and depth to the glaze. A splash of red wine vinegar can be used if preferred.
Honey - 2 tbsp, clear and runny. Maple syrup or agave nectar works for a vegan version.
Wholegrain mustard - 1 tbsp, or substitute with Dijon mustard for a smoother taste.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste.
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📖 Variations
- Swap the potatoes - try halved new potatoes instead of cubed sweet potatoes for a more classic sausage and potato tray bake. New potatoes roast beautifully and soak up the sticky glaze, adding extra texture to the dish.
- Add more vegetables - mix in red peppers, aubergine, courgette, or Brussels sprouts - roasted sprouts are especially delicious. Essentially, any vegetable that roasts well, such as carrots, parsnips, or butternut squash, works perfectly in this oven-baked traybake.
- Vegetarian or vegan option - replace the pork sausages with vegetarian or vegan sausages. For a fully vegan version, use maple syrup or agave instead of honey in the glaze. This creates a hearty vegetarian traybake that's just as satisfying.
- Alternative sausages - swap pork sausages for chicken, turkey, or chorizo.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan / 400°F / Gas 6) and place the sausages in a large roasting tin.
Two: Add sweet potato chunks, sliced Bramley apple, garlic in skins, quartered red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
Three: Mix balsamic vinegar, honey, and mustard, drizzle over everything, toss gently, and tuck in rosemary sprigs.
Four: Roast for 35 minutes, then shake the tray, cover with foil, and bake for a further 10 minutes until sausages are golden and sweet potatoes tender.
Five: Squeeze the roasted garlic from its skins over the traybake and serve straight from the tin.
Top Tips
- Choose thick, meaty pork sausages for juicy results, as chipolatas can overcook and burn.
- Cover the tray with foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent sausages and vegetables from burning.
- Cut sweet potatoes into bite-size pieces so they roast evenly and cook faster.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic from their skins over the traybake just before serving for maximum flavour.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve the traybake with a rocket salad and garlic bread to mop up the sweet sticky juices.
Creamy mashed potatoes, carrot and swede mash, creamed cabbage, or turmeric rice are also great options.
Storage
Store - keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze - once cooled, transfer the traybake to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat - warm in the oven or microwave until piping hot. Sliced sausages can also be stirred through cooked pasta for a quick, easy meal.
❓ Frequently asked questions
You can, but chipolatas cook faster and can overcook or burn. Consider adding them later in the cooking time or choose thicker sausages for the best results.
Any vegetables that roast well work, such as carrots, parsnips, peppers, aubergine, or Brussels sprouts. They add flavour, colour, and texture to this one-pan dinner.
Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Sausages are overcooked or burnt | Use thick, meaty sausages instead of chipolatas, and cover the tray with foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking. |
| Sweet potatoes are undercooked | Cut them into smaller, even bite-size pieces so they cook at the same rate as the sausages. |
| Traybake is too dry | Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the vegetables before roasting and ensure sausages are thick enough to stay juicy. |
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Sticky Sausage Tray Bake
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Equipment
- Knife
- Baking Tin
Ingredients
- 8 Pork Sausages
- 5 Garlic Cloves in skins
- 2 Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed into bite-size chunks
- 1 Bramley Apple cored and sliced
- 1 Red Onion peeled and quartered
- 10 Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 3 Rosemary Sprigs
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
For the sticky glaze
- 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Runny Honey
- 1 teaspoon Wholegrain Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan / 400°F / Gas 6) and place the sausages in a large roasting tin.8 Pork Sausages
- Add sweet potato chunks, sliced Bramley apple, garlic in skins, quartered red onion, rosemary sprigs and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle everything with olive oil.5 Garlic Cloves, 2 Sweet Potatoes, 1 Bramley Apple, 1 Red Onion, 10 Cherry Tomatoes, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 3 Rosemary Sprigs
- In a jug mix together the balsamic vinegar, honey and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the sausages and vegetables. Give everything a final stir before baking in the oven for 35 minutes.2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Runny Honey, 1 teaspoon Wholegrain Mustard, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- Take the tray out of the oven and give it a shake. Cover with foil and return to the oven for 10 more minutes or until the sweet potato is cooked through. Squeeze the garlic out of their skins before serving.
Notes
- Use thick, meaty pork sausages to avoid overcooking; chipolatas may burn.
- Cut sweet potatoes into bite-size pieces for even cooking and cover the tray with foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent burning.
- The recipe is versatile: swap in new potatoes, other roastable vegetables, or chicken/vegetarian sausages, and it's freezer-friendly for up to 3 months.
Alisa Infanti says
Such a great recipe to have on hand now that the winter is cold. I can no enjoy sausage all year, even when the BBQ is under snow.
Mirlene says
This is one of those dishes that I haven't tried yet. Excited to make something new for me this weekend!
Beth says
This looks so delicious and tasty! Can't wait to give this a try!
Nart at Cooking with Nart says
This sticky sausage traybake look so flavorful. I've got to find some quality sausages to make it!
Stephanie says
This is such a perfect fall meal! My husband loves sausage so I was looking for a great way to do something different and this recipe delivered for both of us.