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Bangers and Mash

A comforting British classic featuring savory sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes, topped with rich onion gravy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Bangers
  • 8 pieces pork sausages (your choice: spicy, herby, or classic)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Mash
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes Peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces.
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Onion Gravy
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation of Mash
  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks (about 1-inch pieces) and place them in a pot.
  2. Cover with salt water, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth and creamy.
Cooking the Sausages
  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (about 12-15 minutes).
Creating the Onion Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat until soft and caramelized (about 10 minutes).
  2. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for a minute to cook it slightly.
  3. Gradually pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer until thickened, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. On a plate, spoon a generous helping of mash, arrange the sausages on top, and drizzle the onion gravy over everything.

Notes

Slow-cook the onions for best flavor. Leftovers reheat well and flavors meld more over time.