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Bangers and Mash

Bangers and mash is an easy 30 minutes meal the whole family will love! Creamy mashed potatoes topped with a savory onion gravy and bangers sausage. If you are looking for an easy, budget friendly weeknight meal this is the perfect recipe for you! This dish comes together in 30 minutes and you can even double the recipe to have leftovers for the week.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 770 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 10 Bangers style sausage ( or other mild sausage, ex. Bratwurst)
Onion Gravy
  • 1 teaspoon oil (if needed)
  • 3 large onions (sliced into rings, yellow or white)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary (dried)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup beef broth
Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 ½ pounds potatoes (russets, quartered)
  • 4 tablespoon butter (at room temperature)
  • ½ cup cream (or milk of choice, or as needed for desired consistency)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
Accompaniments (Optional)
  • peas

Instructions

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
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  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water. Bring the water to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes in a strainer and set the strainer over the hot pot to evaporate the excess water. Put the potatoes back in the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Add 4 tablespoons of butter and mash the potatoes until they are nearly smooth. Stir in the cream to create a creamy consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook the Sausage
  1. In a large skillet or pan over medium heat, add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side (cooking time will vary depending on size of sauce) . Remove from the pan and set aside.
Prepare the Onion Gravy
  1. Add 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet or pan, if needed (there will be residual oil in the pan from cooking the sausage), and sauté onions over medium heat until golden brown approximately 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the Bay leaf, rosemary, salt and pepper and sauté another minute.
  4. Add the butter until melted and then add in the flour. Stir continuously and cook until the flour turns golden in color.
  5. Slowly pour in the broth and vinegar, whisking continuously until the sauce starts to thicken.
  6. Once thickened, add the cooked sausages back into the pan and simmer to heat through. The sauce will continue to thicken. If it becomes too thick, you can add a splash of broth at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve
  1. Place a portion of mashed potatoes on a serving plate topped with the sausages. Pour the onion gravy over the sausage and mashed potatoes. Optional, serve with a side of peas. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 770kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 1494mg (62%) Potassium 1396mg (40%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 863IU (17%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 770

% Daily Value*

Calories 770kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 1494mg 62%
Potassium 1396mg 30%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 863IU 17%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.