Bonfire Night Sausage Tray Bake

Bonfire Night Sausage Tray Bake is a hearty, family-friendly dish that brings all the flavours of a crackling firework celebration into one easy oven tray. Juicy sausages roast alongside colourful vegetables, turning golden and caramelised while filling the kitchen with a smoky, comforting aroma.

This simple tray bake is perfect for busy evenings, requiring minimal prep and almost no washing up. Potatoes, onions, peppers and seasonal root vegetables roast in the same pan as the sausages, soaking up all their rich juices. A drizzle of oil, a sprinkle of herbs and a touch of sweetness from honey or chutney create a sticky, flavour-packed glaze.

Ideal for Bonfire Night parties, casual gatherings or cosy weeknight dinners, this dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread, mustard and a fresh green salad. It can be easily adapted with different types of sausages, vegetables and spices, making it a versatile favourite for autumn and winter celebrations.

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Servings 2

🎇 Ninja Woodfire Bonfire Night Party Tray

Serves: 6–8

Mode: Roast

Temp: 200°C / 400°F

Time: 30–35 minutes

Woodfire Flavor: ✅ ON (Hickory or All-Purpose pellets for best smoke)

🧄 Ingredients:

For the Tray:

• 10–12 sausages (mix of pork, beef, or veggie — variety adds fun)
• 750g baby potatoes, halved
• 2 red onions, cut into wedges
• 2 bell peppers (red/yellow), sliced
• 2 carrots, cut into batons
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (smoky or sticky)
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Few sprigs of rosemary or thyme

🌭 Optional Add-ins:

• 150g streaky bacon, chopped
• 200g halloumi chunks (add halfway through cooking)
• A handful of cherry tomatoes for colour

🪵 For the Smoky Dip:

• 150g sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp mayo
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt & black pepper
  👉 Mix well and chill — perfect for dipping potatoes or sausages.

Cooking Pellets

Hickory Pellets  Click To Purchase 

Signature Blend Pellets Click To Purchase

Directions

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1. Preheat your Ninja Woodfire to Roast at 200°C.
   Add pellets and press Woodfire Flavor for that signature bonfire smokiness.
2. Prep the tray:
   
• In a large bowl, toss potatoes, onions, peppers, and carrots with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Spread evenly on the sheetpan or roasting tray.
• Nestle the sausages (and bacon, if using) on top.
1. Roast for 20 minutes, then drizzle BBQ sauce, honey, and mustard over everything.
   
• Stir lightly to coat.
• Add halloumi or tomatoes at this point if desired.
1. Roast again for another 10–15 minutes, until sausages are caramelised, potatoes are crisp, and everything has a lovely smoky glaze.
2. Serve hot straight from the tray, scattered with herbs.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Warm bread rolls or brioche buns to make smoky sausage sandwiches
• Smoky dip on the side
• Pickled onions or slaw for crunch
• Firepit baked beans (optional side — toss beans with a little BBQ sauce and heat in a small foil tray beside your main dish)