Renowned TV chef Mary Berry has unveiled a delightful sausage traybake recipe that she confidently predicts will become a cherished "family favourite" in households across the nation. This effortless meal is designed for busy families, requiring minimal preparation and cooking entirely in a single roasting tray, ready to serve in under an hour.
A Simple and Flavourful Family Supper
Extracted from her celebrated cookbook, Absolute Favourites, Mary Berry's roasted sausage and potato supper is crafted to serve four to six people. The dish masterfully combines hearty sausages with an array of vegetables, ensuring a balanced and nutritious meal that doesn't compromise on taste. Berry emphasises the recipe's convenience, noting its quick assembly and one-dish cooking method as key to its family-friendly appeal.
Adaptable for All Ages
Understanding the diverse needs of family dining, Mary Berry includes a thoughtful adaptation in her recipe. For households with young children, she suggests replacing the white wine with stock, making the dish entirely suitable for all ages. She also encourages cooks to select their preferred type of high-quality, local British sausage, sharing that her own family particularly enjoys leek and sage varieties for an extra burst of flavour.
Mary Berry's Sausage Traybake Recipe
Ingredients:
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- Two large onions, sliced lengthways into wedges
- Two red peppers, deseeded and cut into large dice
- Two garlic cloves, finely chopped
- One tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 500g of baby new potatoes, unpeeled and halved
- Twelve sausages, pricked lightly with a fork
- 200ml of white wine (or stock as an alternative)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Method:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 220°C (200°C for fan ovens or Gas Mark 7).
- Place all the ingredients, except for the wine or stock, into a large, resealable freezer bag. Seal the bag securely and shake vigorously to ensure everything is evenly coated with the oil and seasonings. Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients in a large bowl and toss them thoroughly.
- Transfer the coated ingredients into a spacious roasting tin, arranging them in a single, even layer. Take care not to let the vegetables completely cover the sausages to allow for even browning.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, then roast in the preheated oven for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, or until the contents turn a lovely golden brown.
- Remove the tray from the oven. Turn the sausages over and gently toss the vegetables in the delicious cooking juices that have accumulated. Pour in the white wine, or stock if you are opting for the non-alcoholic version.
- Return the tray to the oven for a further 20 minutes, or until everything is nicely browned, the sausages are fully cooked through, and the potatoes are tender.
Serve this hearty traybake immediately, perhaps with a dollop of mustard on the side for those who enjoy an extra tangy kick. This straightforward yet immensely satisfying recipe exemplifies Mary Berry's expertise in creating accessible, crowd-pleasing meals that bring families together around the dinner table with minimal fuss and maximum flavour.
