Pigs in Blankets Tray Bake

Recipe

The combination of savoury sausages and flaky pastry makes this recipe a crowd pleaser.

Serves: 6 people | Prep time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 45 mins  

British | Main

Ingredients

  • 9 Chipolatas wrapped in bacon
  • 350g Maris Piper Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 350g Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 Red onions, skin removed and sliced into 12
  • 150g Brie, cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp Cranberry sauce
  • 100g Day old Breadcrumbs, any bread will work
  • 20g Fresh rosemary, stalks removed and torn into small sprigs
  • 10g Fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 20g Grated grana padano
  • You will need a casserole dish around 36 x 26cm, or a square dish of around 30 x 30cm.

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C.  
  2. Microwave the potatoes in a large bowl on high for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Place the potatoes in the tray with the onions, 3 tablespoons of oil and half of the rosemary, season well and roast for 15 minutes.
  4. Toss the potatoes and onions well, then arrange the chipolatas on top and roast for a further 20-25 minutes.
  5. Once the chipolatas are looking nicely browned, spoon on the cranberry sauce and add the Brie, parsley, breadcrumbs, Grana Padano, paprika, a drizzle of oil and bake in the oven for a further 6-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
  6. Serve with the extra sprigs of rosemary.