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20 of the best tray bake recipes

Maximum flavour, minimum effort. - by Olivia Hart
  • 13 Apr 2021

There’s nothing quite as comforting (or easy) as a mid-week tray bake to get you through to Friday. With so many flavourful casseroles and one-pan dishes to try - simple home cooking doesn’t get better than this.

WATCH: Fast Ed make oven-baked chicken divan

All it takes to make any of these 20 tray bake recipes is a tiny bit of prep - then you can just pop it in the oven and wait for the magic to happen. These one-dish wonders can provide a fuss-free dinner for the whole family, and most of them taste even better as leftovers the next day! 

Add a traybake to your weeknight dinner rotation now. Here are our top picks.

1. Ranch-style chicken macaroni bake

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Make this delicious ranch-style chicken macaroni bake for an easy week-night meal. Pro tip: use a barbecue chook from the supermarket to make this recipe in record time! 

2. Green vegetable bake

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Andre Martin

With layers of fresh autumnal produce, like capsicum, zucchini, sage, parsley, rosemary, potato and spinach - this amazing green vegetable bake will thrill the table and make the whole house smell amazing.

3. Vertical potato bake

potato bake
Andre Martin

With a crispy top and creamy base, this bake is the ultimate balance of cheese and herb flavours. Need we say more?

4. Roasted pumpkin, spinach and feta slice

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Rob Shaw

Delicious the night you make it, even better as leftovers for lunch the next day. 

5. Tuna and veg pasta mornay

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Everyone loves an easy tray bake, and this tuna and veg pasta mornay is an old-fashioned favourite that keeps everyone happy!

6. Oven-baked chicken divan

chicken dish

It’s not just outdated homes that need makeovers, there are plenty of recipes that do, too! With chicken and broccoli smothered in mornay sauce topped with cheesy breadcrumbs, there’s plenty to love about the '70s classic, chicken divan. 

Fast Ed’s bringing it back with a few modern uptakes and his version will definitely stand the test of time.

7. Parmesan meatballs with roasted sweet potato

traybake

This nourishing tray bake does things a little differently to a traditional, Italian-style meatball dish. Packed with healthy ingredients, flavour and a few cheat items, the whole family will love this comforting meal. 

8. Easy sausage and vegetable casserole 

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Andre Martin

Forget the cereal and get a load of this gourmet brekkie bake instead. Layer the ingredients in the pan, pop it in the oven, and then get back in bed while it bakes (just don't forget the timer)!

9. Red lamb and vegetable tray bake

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Andre Martin

This classic Portuguese peasant dish of lamb flavoured with red wine and smoked paprika, has everything you need and requires minimal effort.

10. Fast Ed's polenta, tomato and cheese traybake

After more plant-based meals? Why not try this this cheesy traybake. With mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and polenta, it’s kind of like a pizza but a bit healthier.

11. Baked cauliflower cheese with breadcrumbs and walnuts

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Swap your usual roast spuds for this creamy, crunchy beauty. It takes just 10 minutes to assemble in a single oven dish, and is perfect for fussy eaters or as a healthy roast potato alternative. 

12. Almond and thyme encrusted salmon tray bake

For everyone who’s worried about how to cook salmon, this recipe is a godsend. It’s bursting with flavour and you can’t get it wrong.

13. Roasted chicken sausages and capsicum tray bake

bake

This low-carb Italian fare roast is simple to make and diabetic-friendly. Filled with chicken sausages and capsicum, this dish is best when caramelised to perfection.

14. Tray-bake tomato sauce

tomatos sauce
Andre Martin

Roast whole tomatoes to create your own sauce and use it as the perfect addition to other dishes, or as a base to bake fish or sausages.

15. Zucchini, pea and feta slice

Trade those boring lunch-box snacks and sandwiches for a delicious Zucchini Pea and Feta Slice. It's jam packed with goodness and flavour that the kids will love. 

16. Savoury ham and chargrilled vegetable bake

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Australian Eggs

The goodness of chargrilled vegetables immersed in a tasty egg-based bake.

17. Meatball and risoni bake

meatball

This meatball and pasta combo will impress the whole fam and is best served with flaked almonds (or any nuts/seeds of your choice) on top and a mixed green side salad. 

18. Potato bake with sour cream, brie cheese and chives

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Andre Martin

It doesn't get much better (or tastier) than this creamy potato bake. Make a batch to take to your next family barbecue and it's sure to win everyone over. 

19. Tray-baked Greek sausages

sausage traybake

These homemade lamb sausages use all the best, mouth-watering Mediterranean flavours and are baked on a bed of rich tomato sauce. 

20. Maple-roasted oven baked chicken thighs

tray bake

Maple syrup brings out the sweet notes in this classic oven-baked chicken thigh recipe with sweet potato wedges and Brussels Sprouts dish. 

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