Here’s a classic Bangers and Mash recipe — hearty British comfort food with savory sausages, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich onion gravy 🌭🥔
🌭 Bangers and Mash
Ingredients
For the Mash:
- 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk (warm)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sausages:
- 6–8 pork sausages (traditional British “bangers” or any savory sausage)
- 1 tbsp oil (if needed for frying)
For the Onion Gravy:
- 1–2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup beef or chicken stock
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Mash
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (15–20 minutes).
- Drain and mash with butter and warm milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Keep warm.
2️⃣ Cook the Sausages
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil if needed.
- Cook sausages, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (12–15 minutes).
- Remove from pan and keep warm.
3️⃣ Make the Onion Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter or use pan drippings.
- Add sliced onions and cook slowly until soft and caramelized (8–10 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over onions and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in stock and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
4️⃣ Serve
- Place a mound of mashed potatoes on each plate.
- Top with sausages.
- Pour onion gravy over the top.
🔥 Tips
- For extra flavor, mash in roasted garlic.
- Try a mix of sausages: pork, Cumberland, or herby varieties.
- Onion gravy can be made ahead and reheated.
- Add a side of peas or sautéed greens for a complete meal.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Sheet pan version for easy cleanup
- Slow cooker version
- Vegetarian bangers and mash
- Or a pub-style extra rich gravy version
Do you want the traditional pork sausage version or a vegetarian option?
