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Sticky Marmalade Sausage Bake (Vegan)

 A hearty sausage and vegetable bake coated in a rich, sticky sauce made with marmalade.

Sticky Marmalade Sausage Bake (vegan)


STICKY MARMALADE SAUSAGE BAKE (VEGAN)

This is one I promised to share and I finally got around to it.

The sticky marinade in this bake is sweet and spicy and rather fabulous. 

Everything is coated in it, but it tends to sink to the bottom while cooking, but that's ok, everything is well coated and as long as it's scooped up with the sausages and vegetables life is good.

My husband spent ages trying to make sure he got all and I mean all of the marinade out of the dish, including the little bits at the edges that almost turned into toffee.

We loved this bake.


A bowl of marmalade

MARMALADE


The secret to the sticky sauce is marmalade.

The marmalade is mixed with soy sauce and spices to make the most heavenly glaze.

To make the marmalade more spreadable, especially if it's just come out of the fridge, warm it in the microwave or in a small pot.

This will help when it comes to brushing it on the sausages and veg.


Vegan sausages in a casserole dish

VEGAN SAUSAGES


I added 9 sausages to this casserole for 3 of us, but you can add 12 for 4 people or 15 for 5 people. 

You can add extra veg and make more marinade too. You may need a bigger casserole dish.

I used Linda McCartney sausages in my bake, which are a favourite in this house, but you can use your favourite sausages.


mushrooms, red onions and beetroot

SAUSAGE BAKE VEGETABLES

I included mushrooms, red onions and beetroot in this bake. 

It was supposed to have parsnips too but I totally forgot to add them. You could add parsnips if you like.

The large closed cup mushrooms I used, were peeled and cut in half. You want big pieces of mushroom for roasting as they do shrink as they cook.

I used red onion for it's sweetness when roasted. I peeled it, cut it in half and then into thick slices.

The beetroot was peeled, halved and cut into thick slices too.

The earthiness and sweetness of these vegetables worked really well in the bake.


overhead shot of sticky sausage bake with side dishes, potatoes and cabbage

WHY IS STICKY SAUSAGE BAKE SO GOOD?

  1. It has so much flavour.
  2. It's a healthy bake with plenty of veg and protein from the sausages.
  3. It's easy to make. 
  4. It's all made in one dish.
  5. There's no pre-cooking.
  6. It can be varied with different vegetables.
  7. It can be kept mild and full of flavour or you can edge up the heat with some chilli.
  8. It's easy enough to make midweek, but makes a great weekend dish.
  9. It's good with mashed potato, boiled potatoes or roast potatoes.
  10. It's a good excuse to get the gravy going.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE STICKY SAUSAGE BAKE?


  • vegan sausages
  • red onion
  • beetroot
  • mushrooms
  • fresh or dried thyme
  • marmalade
  • soy sauce
  • paprika
  • salt
  • pepper



sticky sausage bake, bowl of potatoes, bowl if cabbage & a jug of gravy

HOW TO SERVE STICKY SAUSAGE BAKE


I served this sausage casserole with boiled potatoes, spring greens (cabbage) and onion gravy (I used Bisto Gravy Granules, which are suitable for vegans), but you can serve this bake in so many ways.

Here are a few ideas of how to serve it:

  1. With roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy.
  2. On toasted rolls or pitta with hummus and spinach.
  3. With mashed potatoes and a fresh tomato sauce.
  4. With a baked potato & cheese.
  5. As part of a cooked breakfast with fried potatoes, tomatoes and baked beans.
  6. With chips and peas.
  7. With couscous or bulgur wheat.
  8. With flatbread and hummus.
  9. With buttered crusty bread.
  10. With a fork and a smile.

HOW LONG WILL STICKY MARMALADE SAUSAGE BAKE KEEP?


You can keep cooled leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or the oven.


WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVERS?


If and I say if, you have leftovers, why not serve them for lunch in a sandwich or wrap with salad.

You could also chop it up and serve it through couscous or as a pasta salad for lunch.



sausage bake with potatoes and spring greens

MORE SAUSAGE BAKES TO TRY


Here are a few more vegan sausage bakes I think you might enjoy:

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HOW TO MAKE STICKY MARMALADE SAUSAGE BAKE


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Making sticky sausage bake - step 1 - sausages

STEP 1


Preheat your oven.

Add your sausages to a large casserole dish or roasting pan.

I used frozen Linda McCartney sausages, but you can use your favourite sausages.



Making sticky sausage bake - step 2 - beetroot added

STEP 2


Add your peeled and sliced, uncooked beetroot to the dish.




Making sticky sausage bake - step 3 - red onion added

STEP 3


Add peeled and thickly sliced red onion.

Try to keep everything in a single layer as much as possible.



Making sticky sausage bake - step 4 - mushrooms added

STEP 4


Add your halved mushrooms to the dish.

Oh this is going to be good!



Making sticky sausage bake - step 5 - softened marmalade

STEP 6


Soften marmalade by warming it in the microwave or in a small pot on the cooker.

The marinade will be easier to brush on if you take the time to warm the marmalade.



Making sticky sausage bake - step 7 - adding spices to the marinade

STEP 7


Add soy sauce and spices to the marmalade to make the marinade.

You could also add chilli powder or chilli flakes at this stage if you want a bit of heat too.



Making sticky sausage bake - step 8 - mixed marinade

STEP 8


Give the marinade ingredients a good mix.

That's it, that's your marinade made. Simple isn't it and it will make the sausages taste lush.



Making sticky sausage bake - step 9 - sausages & veg coated in marinade

STEP 9


Brush the marinade over the sausages and vegetables.

Now be generous, use it all! It might seem like a lot, but you want it all in there, trust me.

Season the bake with salt and pepper and sprinkle thyme over the top.



Making sticky sausage bake - step 10 - bake sausage casserole served with veg

STEP 10


Bake until the sausages and vegetables are well cooked and starting to brown.

Serve with potatoes, cabbage and onion gravy.

Enjoy!
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Yield: 3-4
Author: Jacqueline Meldrum
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Sticky Marmalade Sausage Bake (Vegan)

Sticky Marmalade Sausage Bake (Vegan)

A hearty sausage and vegetable bake coated in a rich, sticky sauce made with marmalade.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

  • 9-12  vegan sausage (depending on if you are serving 3 or 4)
  • 1 large red onion, peeled, halved and cut into thick slices
  • 2  beets, peeled, and cut into thick slices
  • 6  closed cap mushrooms, halved
  • 5 tbsp marmalade
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme), leaves removed from the stalk
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220c/200c fan/425f/Gas 7.
  2. Add the sausages and vegetables to a large casserole dish or roasting tin. Try to keep them in a single layer as much as possible so they all have the chance to roast and not steam.
  3. Mix the marmalade, soy sauce and paprika to make your marinade.
  4. Brush the marinade over the sausages and vegetables, Be generous, use it all. 
  5. Season the bake with salt and pepper and sprinkle thyme across it.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the sausages and vegetables are well cooked and starting to brown.
  7. Serve with potatoes, cabbage and onion gravy.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes:

You can easily scale up this recipe for more people by adding more sausages, vegetables and marinade.

You can keep cooled leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or the oven.

If and I say if, you have leftovers, why not serve them for lunch in a sandwich or wrap with salad. You could also chop it up and serve it through couscous or as a pasta salad for lunch.

Calories

573.49

Fat (grams)

27.55

Sat. Fat (grams)

7.30

Carbs (grams)

31.08

Fiber (grams)

2.90

Net carbs

28.18

Sugar (grams)

25.18

Protein (grams)

20.94

Sodium (milligrams)

1565.74

Cholesterol (grams)

53.33
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29 comments

  1. That looks great Jacqueline and I love the sound of the sauce. Now I know what we are having tonight. Jill

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  2. Love this for a no fuss delicious dinner! Definitely sticking this on the 'to-cook' list :)

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  3. Love this recipe! I like the flexibility of being able to easily swap ingredients, increase heat, etc. I've recently been getting into the Beyond Meat sausages, glad to have another idea for them.

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    1. O yes definitely tweak it as you ike and use your favourite sausages.

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  4. This sounds so delicious and I love that fact that it's a one pot dinner. Easy clean up is always a blessing at the end of a day.

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    1. Yes, that's one of the reasons I love one-pot dinners. Hope you try it.

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  5. My daughters prefer vegan recipes so I was happy to find this recipe. They loved the sticky sauce and so did the whole family. The recipe was so easy to follow and yummy. I used a vegan sausage from a local grocer with delicious results.

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    1. I'm so glad you all enjoyed it Eileen. Thanks for letting me know.

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  6. This was so yummy and the marmalade totally made this dish.

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    1. I agree it gives a wonderful flavour that's a good sweet contrast with the earthy flavours of the beetroot and mushrooms.

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  7. I love this dish! I love the sweet and savory elements, and especially that it's all made in one dish! Yum!

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  8. I really like the variety of veggies you use in this dish. Not to mention that glaze! Wow!

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  9. OMG! Your recipe is so creative! I would never ever think of baking sausage and vegetables together. Thanks for the great idea!

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    1. You should try it. It's a really hearty and tasty dish.

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  10. What a great recipe all the flavors work so well together.

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  11. Oh wow! I love how easily everything comes together and in one dish too. The flavors sound absolutely incredible.

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  12. Wow this looks delicious - I love your sausage bakes - have tried some but they never crisp up so well in my oven but I am tempted to try this one because marmalade marinade sounds delicious (even though I don't like marmalade on toast I quite like it in cooking). Hope you are doing ok in Scotland with all the Corona Virus and your tier is not too high!

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    1. Hey Johanna, hope you do try it. We are ok. In quite a high tier, but vaccines are on the way. I should have had mine by spring. Quite rightly they are starting with NHS and elderly first. Tell that man of yours I have stovies in the slow cooker.

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  13. I never would have thought to add marmalade to a sausage bake. Such a great idea.

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  14. Loved the marmalade in this dish! How have I not known about this before! Adds so much flavour!

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  15. I wasn't sure about sweet marmalade in a savoury dish, but I'm so glad I tried it, it's delicious. I made half, as there was only me, had one portion hot with mash, veg and gravy and the other portion cut up and mixed with pasta. This will definitely go on my list to keep 😁

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    1. It really does work, doesn't it? I am so glad you enjoyed it Janet. Leftovers would be good in a wrap too.

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