Bangers and Mash

Learn to make perfect Bangers and Mash at home with this easy family recipe featuring juicy sausages, creamy mash & rich onion gravy. Ultimate comfort food.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

8 good-quality pork sausages Cumberland or Toulouse style are perfect
4 large potatoes peeled and cut into chunks (like Russets or Yukon Golds)
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
to taste salt and black pepper
a splash oil for cooking
1 large onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

Large frying pan
Large pot for boiling potatoes
Potato masher or ricer
Wooden spoon and spatula
Measuring jug and spoons

Method

Heat a little oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the sausages.
Cook the sausages gently, turning occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
While the sausages cook, boil potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes, then drain and let steam dry.
Return the potatoes to the hot pot, add butter and milk, and mash until smooth and creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper.
In the same frying pan used for the sausages, cook the sliced onions over medium heat, stirring often, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stir for a minute, then gradually add the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly until thickened.
Spoon a mound of creamy mashed potatoes onto each plate, top with sausages, and ladle gravy over everything.
Consider adding a teaspoon of redcurrant jelly or balsamic vinegar to the gravy for added richness.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Store components separately for best results; they can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can customize the recipe with different sausages or swap potatoes for cauliflower for a lighter mash.