Description
Classic British comfort food featuring creamy mashed potatoes paired with flavorful pork sausages, caramelized onions, and rich gravy. This hearty dish, known as Bangers and Mash, is perfect for a cozy family meal or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds (about 8 large) baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup butter, cubed
- 4 tablespoons milk (more if needed)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Dry mustard, to taste
Sausages and Onions
- 4 pork sausage links
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
Gravy
- 1 cup premade gravy
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Add the peeled and cubed potatoes to a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Cook the Sausages: While the potatoes are boiling, heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Prick the sausage links a few times with a fork to prevent bursting. Place the sausages in the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through.
- Slice the Onion: While the sausages cook, thinly slice the large onion for caramelizing.
- Drain Sausages: Remove the cooked sausages from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Caramelize the Onions: Add the sliced onions to the same skillet used for the sausages. Stir occasionally and cook until the onions start to brown but still retain some crunch.
- Heat the Gravy: Warm the premade gravy in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
- Mash the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are fork-tender, add butter and milk. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if necessary. Season with salt, pepper, and dry mustard to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate a generous scoop of mashed potatoes, top with sausage links and caramelized onions, then drizzle with warm gravy. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Pricking the sausages helps to prevent them from bursting while cooking and allows fat to render.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve your preferred mashed potato consistency.
- For an extra savory mash, consider adding roasted garlic or cheese.
- Use homemade gravy if desired for a fresher, richer taste.
- Leftover bangers and mash can be refrigerated and reheated; sausages can be sliced and reheated in gravy.
