Mary Berry's sausage traybake recipe has garnered over 150 five-star ratings on BBC Food, cementing its status as a beloved one-pan wonder for busy weeknights. The dish, which combines sausages, baby potatoes, onions, and peppers, can be prepared in under an hour and requires minimal cleanup.
Simple Preparation, Maximum Flavour
The recipe, which serves four to six people, calls for just a handful of ingredients: two tablespoons of olive oil, two large onions sliced into wedges, two red peppers deseeded and diced, two chopped garlic cloves, one tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme, 500g of halved baby new potatoes, 12 sausages pricked with a fork, and 200ml of white wine. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
According to the recipe notes, “Mary's sausage traybake will become a firm family favourite as it can be cooked in one dish and is so quick and easy to put together. Choose your favourite type of local, British sausage for this recipe – my family loves leek and sage.”
Step-by-Step Cooking Method
To prepare, preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C Fan). Place all ingredients except the wine into a large resealable freezer bag, seal securely, and shake energetically to coat everything with oil. Alternatively, toss the ingredients in a large bowl. Empty the mixture into a large roasting tin, spreading it into a single, uniform layer and ensuring the sausages are not hidden beneath the vegetables. Season liberally with salt and pepper, then roast for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
Remove the tin from the oven, turn the sausages over, and toss the vegetables through the cooking juices. Pour in the white wine and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes, or until golden brown and the sausages are cooked through. For younger children, the wine can be substituted with stock – meat stock is preferable, but vegetable stock works as well. Serve immediately with a dollop of mustard if desired.
Why This Recipe Stands Out
Mary Berry has shared numerous one-pan recipes throughout her career, and they remain among her most popular. Beyond reducing washing-up, these dishes demand minimal prep time, making them ideal for hectic weeknight meals. The sausage traybake exemplifies this approach, delivering a hearty, flavourful dinner with little effort.
