Oven Baked Glazed Honey Garlic Sausages

These Honey Garlic Baked Sausages are such a winner for busy weeknight dinners! Sweet, sticky, and packed with flavour, they’re ready in just 30 minutes with hardly any prep required.

I love how this recipe takes ordinary sausages and transforms them into something really special with just a few pantry ingredients. The honey and garlic glaze caramelises beautifully in the oven, creating the most gorgeous sticky coating that everyone adores.

This has become one of those reliable dinner options that I can always count on when I need something quick but satisfying. The kids love the sweet glaze, and it’s fancy enough for when we have friends over too!

Similar to my other easy family favourites like chicken rissoles and slow cooker apricot chicken, this recipe proves that simple ingredients can create the most delicious results.

“I’ve never cooked sausages this way before, but it’s truly transformative!” – Morgan

Why This Recipe Always Delivers

Minimal prep required – just mix up the glaze, pour it over, and let the oven do all the work while you sort other things.

Sweet and savoury balance – the honey brings lovely sweetness while garlic adds depth and warmth throughout.

Crowd-pleasing flavours – appeals to all ages with familiar tastes that aren’t too adventurous or overwhelming.

Uses everyday ingredients – honey, garlic, and soy sauce create magic from things you likely already have.

Perfect for entertaining – looks impressive but requires virtually no skill or complicated techniques.

Great with many sides – works beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, vegetables, or crusty bread.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Everything needed for these sticky, delicious sausages is probably sitting in your kitchen already!

Note: Complete measurements and detailed instructions are provided in the recipe card below.

Quality sausages – choose your family’s preferred variety, whether pork, beef, or chicken for best results.

Pure honey – provides the sweet base and helps create that beautiful glossy finish when baked.

Light soy sauce – adds savoury depth and helps balance the sweetness of the honey perfectly.

Fresh garlic – minced finely to distribute flavour evenly throughout the sticky glaze.

Yellow onion – sliced thin to caramelise alongside the sausages and add extra sweetness.

Olive oil – helps everything cook evenly and prevents sticking to the baking dish.

Black pepper – freshly ground gives the best flavour and adds a gentle warmth.

Fresh parsley – optional garnish that adds colour and freshness to the finished dish.

Simple Method

This recipe couldn’t be more straightforward – just glaze and bake until golden and sticky!

Note: Full ingredient quantities and detailed timing information are in the recipe card below.

Step 1 – Prepare the Oven Preheat your oven to 200°C and arrange sausages in a baking dish with space between each one.

Step 2 – Mix the Glaze Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and pepper until well combined and smooth.

Step 3 – Coat and Add Onions Pour the glaze over sausages, ensuring each one is well coated, then scatter sliced onions around them.

Step 4 – Bake Until Golden Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until sausages are golden and glaze has caramelised.

Helpful Tips

Choose quality sausages – better ingredients always mean better results, so select sausages you genuinely enjoy eating.

Don’t crowd the pan – leave space between sausages so they brown properly rather than steaming together.

Turn halfway through – this ensures even browning and prevents the glaze from burning on one side.

Watch the final minutes – honey can go from beautifully caramelised to burnt quite quickly near the end.

Let them rest briefly – allow a few minutes cooling time so the glaze thickens slightly before serving.

Taste the glaze first – adjust honey or soy sauce to suit your family’s preference for sweet versus savoury.

Line the dish – use baking paper for easier cleanup, as the sticky glaze can be challenging to scrub off.

Fresh garlic works best – pre-minced garlic from jars doesn’t have the same aromatic impact as fresh.

Serve immediately – these are best enjoyed hot when the glaze is still sticky and glossy.

Recipe Questions

Can I use different types of sausages? Absolutely! This glaze works wonderfully with pork, beef, chicken, or even plant-based sausages – just adjust cooking time as needed.

What if I don’t have soy sauce? You could substitute with Worcestershire sauce or even a splash of balsamic vinegar, though the flavour will be slightly different.

How do I know when they’re properly cooked? Sausages should be golden brown all over and the internal temperature should reach 75°C when checked with a thermometer.

Can I prepare this ahead of time? You can mix the glaze and prep vegetables earlier, but it’s best to bake just before serving for optimal texture.

What sides work well with this? Rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad all complement the sweet and savoury flavours perfectly.

How do I store leftovers? Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat gently in the oven or microwave.

Honey Garlic Baked Sausages

Sweet, sticky, and absolutely delicious! These honey glazed sausages are ready in 30 minutes and perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Family Friendly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 365kcal

Ingredients

8 good quality sausages
60ml honey
3 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange sausages in a baking dish, leaving space between each one.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the honey garlic mixture over sausages, turning to coat each one evenly. Scatter sliced onions around the sausages.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning sausages once halfway through cooking, until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if using and serve immediately.

Notes

COOKING & SERVING TIPS

Sausage selection – choose your family’s favourite variety for best results – pork, beef, or chicken all work well.
Even spacing – don’t overcrowd the baking dish as sausages need room to brown properly.
Glaze consistency – the mixture should coat the back of a spoon but still pour easily.
Turning technique – use tongs to turn sausages carefully to avoid breaking the skin.
Doneness check – internal temperature should reach 75°C and juices should run clear.
Glaze variations – add chili flakes for heat or smoked paprika for deeper flavour.
Make ahead – glaze can be prepared earlier but bake just before serving for best results.
Storage advice – refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and reheat gently to prevent drying out.
Serving suggestions – excellent with rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.