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Bacon-Wrapped Sausages

A leaner take on the party favourite — chicken or turkey sausages wrapped in lean turkey bacon and oven-baked (not fried), served with veg instead of on their own.

Bacon-Wrapped Sausages

Ingredients

  • 4 lean chicken or turkey sausages
  • 4 slices lean turkey bacon (or trimmed back bacon)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Black pepper
  • To serve: 2 cups mixed vegetable sticks or a green salad

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a tray.

  2. 2

    Wrap each sausage in a slice of turkey bacon and secure with a toothpick.

  3. 3

    Brush lightly with olive oil and dust with smoked paprika and pepper.

  4. 4

    Bake 20–25 minutes, turning once, until cooked through and golden.

  5. 5

    Rest a couple of minutes, then serve with the vegetables or salad.

Swaps & variations

  • Use good-quality lean pork sausages if preferred
  • Roast cherry tomatoes and peppers alongside
  • Serve in a wholegrain wrap with salad for a fuller meal

Storing & freezing

Fridge up to 3 days; reheat in the oven. Not suitable for freezing once cooked.

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