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Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy Recipe

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Classic British comfort food featuring savory pork sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes, all smothered in a rich, flavorful onion gravy made from caramelized onions and beef broth.

Ingredients

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Mashed Potatoes

  • 2 lbs Potatoes (peeled and chopped into even pieces)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup Warm milk
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Sausages and Gravy

  • 8 Pork sausages (preferably Cumberland or Lincolnshire)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 large Onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard (optional)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Boil Potatoes: Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain well to remove excess water.
  2. Mash Potatoes: Mash potatoes with butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside and keep warm for serving.
  3. Cook Sausages: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly and cook through. Remove sausages from pan and keep warm.
  4. Caramelize Onions: In the same skillet, melt butter and add thinly sliced onions. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions become golden and caramelized.
  5. Make Gravy Base: Stir in flour with the caramelized onions and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in beef broth, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens to a smooth consistency.
  6. Season Gravy: Add Worcestershire sauce, optional mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer the gravy for 5 minutes to blend all flavors together.
  7. Reheat Sausages in Gravy: Return sausages to the pan with the onion gravy. Coat the sausages thoroughly and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through properly.
  8. Serve: Plate the creamy mashed potatoes and place the sausages on top. Generously spoon the rich onion gravy over the sausages and potatoes for a hearty meal.

Notes

  • Use Cumberland or Lincolnshire sausages for an authentic flavor, but any good quality pork sausage will work.
  • To make the mashed potatoes extra smooth, you can use a potato ricer before mashing.
  • If you prefer a thicker gravy, simmer for a few more minutes or add a touch more flour to the roux.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute sausages with vegetarian sausages and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
  • Mustard is optional but adds a nice subtle tang that complements the onions well.

Keywords: Bangers and mash, British comfort food, sausages and mashed potatoes, onion gravy recipe, classic British dinner

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