Description
Bangers and Mash is a classic British comfort food featuring juicy pork sausages served atop creamy mashed potatoes and smothered in rich, homemade onion gravy. This hearty dish combines traditional flavors with simple ingredients, making it a beloved meal perfect for family dinners or cozy pub nights.
Ingredients
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Sausages and Mash
- 2 pounds pork sausages (traditional British-style or your favorite variety)
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Onion Gravy
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well.
- Mash the Potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot or a mixing bowl. Add warm milk, unsalted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mash using a potato masher or electric mixer until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
- Cook the Sausages: While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork sausages and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides and ensure they are cooked through. Remove the sausages from the skillet and keep warm.
- Caramelize the Onions: In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onions. Cook slowly over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions become soft and caramelized.
- Make the Onion Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the caramelized onions and stir for 1 minute to cook the flour. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard if using. Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until it thickens to a rich sauce consistency.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto serving plates. Top each portion with browned sausages and generously ladle the onion gravy over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra creamy mash, stir in sour cream or cream cheese before serving.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with peas or roasted root vegetables for a balanced meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute chicken sausages instead of pork sausages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British, Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with potatoes and gravy
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1060mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
