Layered Winter Vegetable & Sausage Bake
A hearty one-dish wonder layered with seasonal vegetables, quality sausages, and a rich, savoury sauce. Warming, wholesome, and easy to prepare, it’s a comforting family favourite for colder days.
Serves 4
Prep Time 20-25 mins
Cook Time 1 hour (40 mins covered, 20 mins uncovered)
Ingredients:
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6 pork sausages (e.g. herby butcher’s sausages)
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1 small butternut squash, peeled and sliced
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2–3 parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
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2–3 potatoes, thinly sliced
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1 leek, washed and sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 tsp dried sage or rosemary
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200ml double cream or crème fraîche
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50g grated cheddar or Gruyère
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Salt and pepper
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 190°C.
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Cook sausages in a frying pan until browned all over (they don’t need to be cooked through). Slice into chunks.
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Sauté the leek in butter or oil for 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Layer the vegetables and sausage pieces in a greased baking dish: potatoes on the bottom, then parsnips, leeks, squash, and sausage. Season between layers with salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Pour cream over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake another 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Serve with a simple green salad or steamed greens.
