Bangers And Mash

Bangers and Mash, a quintessentially British dish, is the absolute best comfort food ever! The combination of juicy sausages with savory onion gravy and creamy mashed potatoes makes this a wonderful dinner idea for St Patrick’s Day!

The Best Bangers & Mash Recipe

If you need a cozy comfort food, look no further! This bangers and mash recipe is the epitome of all things comforting. This British and Irish dish features juicy sausages in a savory onion gravy, served with creamy mashed potatoes and peas!

And this is not only a St. Patrick’s Day meal! Although I love to eat this meal on St. Patrick’s Day as a homage to Ireland, I also like to make this meal anytime I am in need of something filling and comforting.

Bangers and mash are easy to make and satisfying for everyone. No picky eaters can turn down this delicious meal!

Ingredients Needed

For the Onion Gravy

• Butter: You need quite a bit of butter here to sauté all the onions! We’re basically caramelizing the onions for a deep onion flavor.
• Onions: Slice some white onions nice and thin into half moons.
• Flour: Flour is added to thicken the sauce! Cook it with the onions and butter before adding the liquids.
• Red Wine: Red wine adds a depth of flavor to the sauce. The alcohol will get cooked off! However, if you prefer not to cook with alcohol, replace the amount of liquid with more beef broth.
• Beef Broth: Beef broth is necessary to create a super flavorful gravy! Opt for a good quality beef broth.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This will add a nice umami flavor.
• Thyme: I used fresh thyme but you can also use dried! If using dried, add about 1/4 tsp to start then add more to taste if necessary.
• Sage: I also added fresh sage here to add an extra hint of herby goodness!
• Sugar: Adds a hint of sweetness and balances out the flavors in the gravy.

For the Bangers

• Pork Sausages: You can find Irish-style bangers at the store which are essentially just pork sausages. Or, use your favorite brand of pork sausages!
• Olive Oil: A little bit of olive oil will help to sauté the sausages.
• Mashed Potatoes & Peas: Serve your bangers with a side of mashed potatoes and peas for a full Irish meal!

How to Make authentic bangers and mash

1. Cook the Sausages: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in sausage and cook for a couple minutes on each side or until fully cooked.

2. Chop Onions: While the sausages are cooking, chop the onions into thin slices.

3. Start the Onions: Remove sausages from pan and set aside. In the same pan, melt the butter and add in onions.

4. Caramelize: Cook for 10 minutes or so on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Adjust the heat if they are getting too much color or not enough.

5. Make Sauce: Stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove some of the brown bits off the bottom. Whisk in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and fresh herbs. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste!

6. Serve: Serve the cooked sausage with onion gravy, mashed potatoes and peas. Enjoy!

Tips for Success

• Use sausages of your choice! If you prefer, you can use chicken or even plant-based sausages here.
• If the sausages get cold while making the gravy, add the sausages back into the onion gravy while it is simmering to heat them up again before serving!
• You can serve your bangers and mash with colcannon potatoes for an extra special Irish twist!

More Recipes to Try

• Corned Beef Hash
• Cabbage Rolls
• Sausage & Veggie Skillet
• Mini Chicken Pot Pies
• Shepherd’s Pie