BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake

  • 15MINS
  • 40MINS
  • Serves 4
  • 419KCAL

This smoky BBQ sausage and bean bake is so easy to throw together and on the table in under an hour. Perfect with a crusty roll to mop up all that saucy goodness!

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NutritionPer Serving

  • Calories419
  • Fat12g
  • Saturates3.8g
  • Carbs43g
  • Protein27g
  • Sugars18g

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This BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake is good old comfort food that doesn’t ask much of you in the kitchen. We love it because it’s one of those bung it in the oven dishes, packed with juicy sausages, hearty beans, and loads of colourful veg, all coated in a rich, smoky BBQ sauce that tastes like it’s been cooking all day.

Best of all, it’s simple to prep and ready in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you just want something warm and filling without the faff. Serve it straight from the oven with a crusty roll on the side to soak up every last bit of that sticky, savoury sauce. You won’t want to waste a drop!

What diets is this BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake suitable for?

This BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake is suitable for both gluten and dairy-free diets. It can also easily be made vegan and vegetarian. If you’re cooking for someone with specific dietary requirements, just be sure to swap out the following ingredients for suitable versions:

  • Sausages

Remember to take extra care when you’re cooking for people with allergies. Use separate utensils, cookware, and preparation surfaces.

Do you need any special ingredients to make BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake?

This BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake is dead easy to make, with no fancy kitchen gadgets. You’ll find everything on your local supermarket shelves.

 

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How many calories are in this BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake?

There are only 419 calories in one serving of this BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake, which means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence category. These are all recipes that come in at under 500 calories or more, great for when you’re hosting or simply fancy something a little more indulgent to tuck into. All of the recipes in our Weekly Indulgence category slot perfectly into calorie-controlled diets or any one of the major diet plans like Weight Watchers.

As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight, then you might want to adjust these slightly. You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180ºC.

Step 2

Spray an ovenproof dish with low-calorie cooking spray. Add the sausages, pepper, carrot, and courgette.

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Step 3

Sprinkle over the BBQ seasoning, paprika, oregano, and garlic. Mix to coat. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.

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Step 4

Add the beans, kidney beans, chopped tomatoes, sweetcorn, tomato puree, Henderson’s relish, and sweetener. Mix and return to the oven for 25 minutes.

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Step 5

The sausages and vegetables should be cooked through and the sauce thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Pinch of Nom BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake, fresh out of the oven and ready for serving.

What could I serve with BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake?

This BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake is delicious with a crusty roll, or you could serve these with lots of different slimming-friendly options! Here are some ideas:

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How do you know when this BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake is cooked?

You can tell your BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake is ready when the sausages are no longer pink, the juices run clear, and they’re firm to the touch. The vegetables will be tender and the sauce should have a nice thickness.

As per UK food safety guidelines, always cook meat until it reaches 75ºC and stays at that temperature for at least two minutes. This is to keep you and whoever it is you’re cooking for safe.

How long can you keep BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake in the fridge?

Once you’ve served up your BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.

If you do hang onto any leftovers, be sure to refrigerate them in an air-tight container with a lid. You can store this BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Can I freeze BBQ Sausage and Bean Bake?

Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen after baking, just remember to do the following:

  • Freeze it as soon as it’s cold enough.
  • Use a container suitable for freezing.
  • Don’t forget to add a label reminding you what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!

How do I reheat BBQ Sausage and Bean Bake?

From chilled: Place in a microwave-proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes — until piping hot.

From frozen: Allow to fully defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes, until piping hot.

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BBQ Bean and Sausage Bake

  • Prep Time
    15 MINS
  • Cook Time
    40 MINS
  • KCals 419
  • Carbs 43G

Ingredients

  • low-calorie cooking spray
  • 6 reduced-fat sausages (approx. 300g), sliced into 4 pieces
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 80 g courgette, diced
  • 2 tbsp BBQ seasoning
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp garlic granules
  • 410 g tin baked beans
  • 400 g tin kidney beans (approx. 240g once drained and rinsed)
  • 150 g tin sweetcorn (approx. 140g drained)
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp Henderson's relish
  • 1 tbsp granulated sweetener
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
  2. Spray an ovenproof dish with low-calorie cooking spray. Then add the sausages, pepper, carrot, and courgette.
  3. Sprinkle over the BBQ seasoning, paprika, oregano, and garlic. Mix to coat. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the beans, kidney beans, chopped tomatoes, sweetcorn, tomato puree, Henderson's relish, and sweetener. Mix well, then return to the oven for 25 minutes.
  5. The sausages and vegetables should be cooked through, and the sauce thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Then serve!

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JayneFriday 13th February 2026

Made this today, very easy to make and very tasty. Added grated cheddar over the top and served with green beans.

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    HollyWednesday 25th February 2026

    Hi Jaynes, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe!

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FionaTuesday 10th February 2026

Can this be done in the slow cooker please?

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    HollyThursday 12th February 2026

    Hi Fiona, we haven’t tested this recipe in the slow cooker but you can find a conversion guide HERE, hope that helps!

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LynnMonday 9th February 2026

Could you please explain why I need sweetener in this dish?

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    HollyThursday 12th February 2026

    Hi Lynn, you can leave out the sweetener or swap out for sugar if you prefer. It balances out the sometimes sharp flavour from tinned tomatoes hope that helps!

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