Description
Bangers and Mash is a classic British comfort food featuring juicy sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes, complemented by a rich and savory onion gravy. This hearty recipe combines simple ingredients into a satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausages
- 1 lb quality sausages (pork, chicken, or vegetarian)
Potatoes
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes (like Russets), peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
Onion Gravy
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausages: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausages until they are golden brown all over, approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: Fill a pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add the peeled and chopped potatoes and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Make Onion Gravy: Using the same skillet from the sausages, add the sliced onions and sauté over medium heat until they become caramelized and deep golden brown. Add the low-sodium beef broth to the skillet, then simmer and reduce the mixture until it thickens into a rich gravy.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly, then return them to the pot. Add the butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes until creamy and smooth.
- Assemble: Plate the creamy mashed potatoes and top them with the cooked sausages. Spoon the warm onion gravy over the sausages and potatoes before serving.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for the creamiest mash.
- For a richer mash, use cream instead of milk.
- Vegetarian sausages can easily substitute traditional pork or chicken.
- Ensure onions are fully caramelized to deepen the flavor of the gravy.
- Beef broth can be substituted with vegetable broth for a milder taste or vegetarian option.
- Season the onion gravy and mashed potatoes carefully with salt and pepper to balance flavors.
