Bonfire Night dinner ideas

Catherine wheel toad-in-the-hole with honey & mustard onions

What could be better than combining sausage and Yorkshire pudding? This Catherine wheel toad-in-the-hole with honey & mustard onions has a striking coiled design that's sure to impress at a family get-together. Cook 12 linked chipolatas or one large coiled Cumberland sausage in batter, then top with caramelised onions. Serve with our creamy mashed potatoes, rich onion gravy and roasted veg.

For more inspiration, see our toad-in-the-hole recipes.

Sticky cider onion hot dogs

Take these sticky cider onion hot dogs to a bonfire for a great dinner on the go. Cook up your favourite sausages and pile on caramelised onions and a mustard-mayo sauce. Or, try hoisin hot dogs cooked in hoisin sauce and topped with sping onion and sriracha mayonnaise. Our honey-mustard hot dogs are loaded with melty cheddar and emmental cheese, while our buffalo hot dogs are topped with spicy buffalo sauce, blue cheese and crispy fried onions.

See more hot dog recipes for the ultimate selection.

Three-cheese meatball lasagne

Nothing says comfort food like our three-cheese meatball lasagne – it's indulgent and perfect for a special occasion. Swap out traditional meat sauce for chunky sausage meatballs. This showstopping main serves up to eight people, making it great for a larger family to tuck into before heading out for the festivities.

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Bangers with Welsh rarebit mash

These bangers with Welsh rarebit mash are a twist on a British classic. Look for herby Lincolnshire, leek or apple flavours when selecting your sausages. The super-cheesy mash is loaded with red leicester, extra mature cheddar and cream cheeses. Pour over ale & onion gravy and serve with peas.

For more Bonfire Night staples, see our sausage collection.

Bonfire Night baked potatoes

These Bonfire Night baked potatoes are an easy, portable dinner, perfect for standing around a fire. Bake in the oven until completely tender, then scoop out the middle and mix with cheese, bacon and parsley. Return to their skins and top with cheese such as reblochon, raclette or gruyère.

See our collection of baked potato recipes for more simple dinners.

Chicken, leek & mushroom pies

Use up leftover roast chicken with Tom Kerridge's chicken, leek & mushroom pies. Use shop-bought pastry or make your own with our pie pastry recipe. To keep things simple, prepare the filling up to two days ahead then just assemble and bake. Individual pies are a fun way to take dinner on the move.

More scrumptious fillings can be found in our pie collection.

Pulled firecracker brisket

Share this pulled firecracker brisket with up to eight people and serve in warm flatbreads or jacket potatoes. The smoky brisket is meltingly tender with a spicy kick from cayenne pepper and red chillies. Cook the meat low and slow for six hours, then shred with two forks. Serve with charred sweetcorn salsa and a generous dollop of soured cream.

For more crowd-pleasing recipes, see our sharing collection.

Toffee apple bread and butter pudding

Toffee apples are a Bonfire Night staple, and in this pudding they meet comforting bread and butter pudding for a cosy autumnal mash-up. Sticky caramel sauce, tart apples and buttery brioche are soaked in custard and baked until bubbling. Serve with ice cream to melt on top, or a drizzle of double cream.

More ideas can be found in our Bonfire Night desserts collection, including classic parkin or an American-style s'mores dip.

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