Pigs In Blankets Traybake
By Lisa Faulkner
Published on 24 March 2023
Pigs in blankets – what a treat. Many of us would say it’s one of the highlights of our Christmas or festive dinner. But why wait until the mistletoe is hanging before you enjoy the delights of sausage wrapped in bacon? The pigs in blankets traybake by Celebrity MasterChef winner and friend of Ocado Lisa Faulkner is the answer. The salty bacon and sweet veg make great companions in this hearty, simple dish. And yes it is simple. Apart from parboiling the potatoes and carrots, the rest of the meal is pure, simple traybaking. It takes 50 minutes in the oven, but requires very little in the way of preparation. The perfect tasty midweek meal for lovers of double meat in general and pigs in blankets in particular. Looking for more traybake dinner ideas? We’ve got you covered.Time and servings
50 minsTotal time
4Servings
50 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 8 brussels sprouts, halved
- 8 garlic olives
- 3 potatoes, quartered and parboiled
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 12 pigs in blankets, if small, or 6 if large
- 6 stuffing balls
- 300 ml of chicken stock
- 2 leeks, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 200 g of frozen peas
- 3 carrots, halved lengthways, parboiled
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan/gas. Put the potatoes into a large roasting tin with a glug of oil and cook for 20 mins until they start to turn golden.Step 2
Add the rest of the ingredients (except stock and peas), toss in the oil, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 30-40 mins.Step 3
Give the tray a good shake and turn the veg, stuffing and pigs in blankets. Pour the stock and peas into the bottom of the tray and cook for a further 5-10 mins. Remove from the oven and serve.