This smoked sausage tray bake with potatoes, peppers and broccoli is exactly the sort of dinner I turn to on busy evenings when I want something delicious but very easy to cook.
Everything roasts together in a single tray: golden potatoes, smoky sausage, sweet peppers and tender broccoli. The whole thing is finished with a simple chive yoghurt drizzle, which adds freshness and ties everything together beautifully.
Tray bakes are some of my favourite easy weeknight dinners because they require very little hands-on cooking. Once everything is in the oven, you can mostly leave it alone.
If you enjoy this style of cooking, you might also like to browse my full collection of one pan dinners here, where I keep all my favourite simple recipes that cook in a single pan or tray.
Why sausage tray bakes are perfect for weeknight dinners
Tray bakes are one of the easiest ways to get dinner on the table with minimal effort.
Instead of juggling several pans on the hob, everything cooks together in the oven. That means:
- fewer dishes to wash
- less active cooking time
- flavours that develop together
Sausages are particularly good for tray bakes because they release their flavour as they cook, gently seasoning the vegetables around them.
This blog is built around easy weeknight dinners, and tray bakes are one of the simplest ways to achieve that.
What makes smoked sausage work so well here
Smoked sausages are packed with flavour, which means they do a lot of the heavy lifting in this recipe.
Unlike plain sausages, smoked sausages bring a deep savoury flavour that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables.
As they cook in the oven they release their juices slightly, which helps coat the potatoes and vegetables with flavour.
It’s the kind of ingredient that lets you create a really satisfying dinner without lots of extra seasoning or complicated steps.
The chive yoghurt (a simple but brilliant finishing touch)
Roasted tray bakes can sometimes benefit from a little freshness, and that’s exactly what the chive yoghurt brings to this dish.
It adds a little coolness, a touch of creaminess and a gentle onion flavour from the chives.
Drizzling it over the hot tray bake just before serving makes the whole dish feel more complete. It’s a very simple addition but it makes a noticeable difference!
The Ingredients
- Smoked sausages – you can use any smoked sausages, made from any variety of meat (e.g. beef, pork, chicken). I use these ones.
- Baby potatoes and onion – these are your ‘must use’ vegetables to make this a success – the rest can be mix and matched depending on what you have in the fridge.
- Peppers and tender stem broccoli – you can use any colour bell peppers, I like to use a mix. If you want to change up the vegetables, you can switch these – mushrooms and courgettes would work well too.
- Greek yoghurt and chives – for the chive yoghurt.
Tips for the best sausage tray bake
Tray bakes are simple, but a few small techniques make them even better.
- Give the potatoes a head start – Potatoes take longer to cook than most vegetables, which is why they go into the oven first. This helps them become golden and slightly crisp before the softer vegetables are added.
- Don’t overcrowd the tray – If the ingredients are packed too tightly together they will steam rather than roast. Spread everything out in a large tray or roasting dish so the vegetables have space to brown.
- Add softer vegetables later – Vegetables like peppers and broccoli cook more quickly than potatoes. Adding them halfway through ensures they stay tender and vibrant rather than becoming overcooked.
How to make this tray bake even easier
This recipe is already simple, but a few small shortcuts can make it even more weeknight-friendly.
- Use pre-washed baby potatoes to avoid extra prep.
- Buy pre-cut broccoli if you’re short on time.
- Make the chive yoghurt in advance and keep it in the fridge.
These little tweaks make the recipe feel even more relaxed to cook.
More easy one pan dinners
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like:
- One Pan Hot Honey Roasted Sausages and Vegetables
- One Pan Balsamic Sausage and Peppers
- One Pan Chicken and Vegetable Tray Bake
Or explore my full collection of easy one pan dinners here, where you’ll find simple meals designed for relaxed weeknight cooking.
Smoked Sausage Tray Bake
Ingredients
- 270 grams smoked sausages
- 1 kilogram baby potatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 bell peppers any colour
- 150 grams tender stem broccoli
- 4 tablespoons greek yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon chives fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (180 fan)
- Cut the potatoes in half and put in a large ovenproof pan or dish. Slice the sausages thickly and put them on top. Peel and roughly chop the onion – scatter over the top. Drizzle over the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Put in the oven for 30 minutes until turning golden.
- Chop the peppers into 1 inch pieces. Remove the pan from the oven and add the peppers and tender stem broccoli (you can leave the broccoli whole). Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until the peppers and broccoli are cooked, but still al dente.
- Meanwhile, mix the yoghurt and chives together in a small bowl.
- Remove the tray bake from the oven, drizzle the yoghurt over the top, then serve.
Video
Notes
Storage and leftovers
This dish stores well, which makes it good for meal prep or next-day lunches. Fridge:Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheating:
Warm in the oven or microwave until heated through. If reheating in the oven, a splash of olive oil can help bring the vegetables back to life.
Easy, full of flavour and the perfect dinner for a busy evening