They can be eaten as they are –  just thrown in a pan, under the grill or on the barbie for a few minutes – OR you can fashion them into an exotic first-class meal that will have the family begging for more! Welcome to the wonderful world of sausages. This spread of  banger recipes will blow your mind …

1. Bacon and onion sausage bake

The secret of this one-pot wonder lies in the rich sauce, which just screams ‘lick your plate’.

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2. Left over sausage and pasta bake

Get this delish and economical dish on the table in around 30 minutes. It’s a mid-week dinner winner.

• See here for the Left over sausage and pasta bake recipe.

3. Devilled sausages

With gravy to die for, this budget friendly meal promises oodles of flavour.

• See here for the Devilled sausages recipe.

4. Spaghetti with easy sausage meatballs

This is an easy cheat on an old family classic. Using well-flavoured sausages it saves you making your own meatballs.

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5. Slow cooked chicken and chorizo

Set your crock pot to low and get on with the rest of your day. This slow-cooker recipe might just become your new fave.

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6. Sausage and onion jam rolls

Theses bite-sized morsels are brilliant for kids parties AND glam enough to serve to grown-ups too.

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 7. Bangers and mash

There’s nothing wrong with keeping it real. This classic meal is a dead set family favourite.

• See here for the Bangers and mash recipe.

8. Sausage, apple and rosemary bake

Turn everyday sausages into something special with this delicious bake recipe. Yummo!

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9.  Sausage kebabs

Serve sausages on a stick? The kids will think all of their Christmases have come at once, guaranteed!

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10. Chorizo fried rice

For lovers of rice, this fried rice recipe is a hard one to beat. Ideal comfort food.

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11. Yummy curried sausages

Don’t be put off by the ‘curry’ –  your kids will lick their bowls over and over again after they taste this!

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12. Orecchiette with sausage and greens

This funny little earlobe-shaped pasta is the perfect vehicle for hearty sausage and green vegetable sauce. Wow!

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13. Maple sausages

Sweet sticky sauce smothered over your favourite snags – now that’s what we call eating for pleasure.

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14. Sausage pie

A heavenly mix of vegetables, cheese and sausage makes this a scrummy way to get your pie fix.

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15. Sausage and beef casserole

A pot of this winter food will keep every member of the family toasty warm and satisfied on the inside.

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16. Hot sausage pot pies

These cute pot pies make a great quick dinner for the whole family.

• See here for the Hot sausage pot pies recipe.

17. Roasted tomato and chorizo soup

Slurp on this flavour-packed soup for a warming meal that you’ll always come back to.

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18. Chevaps and roasted vegetable salad

Wholesome and delicious veggies with sausages. This will definitely impress. Just watch your family ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ over this.

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19. Sausage and spinach lasagne

For a tasty twist on a traditional family fave, you just have to try this recipe with leftover sausages.

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20. Chorizo sausage salad

Try  these spicy sausages with bitter leaves, beetroot and feta cheese. Eat it as a complete meal or as part of a bbq buffet!

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21. Prosciutto chipolatas

Make a platter of these little bites at your next shindig and they’ll disappear right before your very eyes.

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22. Tomatoey chipolatas with polenta

This tomatoey sauce combines beautifully with creamy polenta. If your kids love mash, they will love polenta too.

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23. Little piggies

Sausages wrapped in toasted cheesy bread – now that’s every kids’ idea of YUM. Try it, and you will see.

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24. Moroccan meatball chevaps tagine

Chevaps are a skinless sausage and it makes this recipe super easy as you can roll the chevaps into delicious meatballs.

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25. Sausage salad

Knock this simple warm salad together for a fast Sunday night feast. TV dinner – here we come.

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26. Italian sausage and rocket penne

Prep this dish in advance and throw it together at the last minute, for a truly crowd-pleasing banger bite.

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27. Sausage hotpot

When the fridge is bare (apart from a tray of lovely sausages), this belly-filler, made from pantry staples will ensure your family still get a decent feed.

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28. Chorizo and potato frittata

This is a great budget dish that will fill tummies and even works well in the school lunchboxes the next day.

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29. Baked sausages and butter beans

Full of fresh flavours, this one-pan aromatic main is just what you ALL need after a crazy day.

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30. Sausage macaroni cheese

Take this popular kiddie delight and ramp up the deliciousness with some sausage pieces. Instant hit!

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