Bangers and Mash is simple but hearty — juicy sausages (“bangers”) served over creamy mashed potatoes (“mash”), usually topped with rich onion gravy. Here’s a full recipe to make it at home:
🌭 Bangers and Mash
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: ~35–40 minutes
🧂 Ingredients
For the Bangers:
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8 pork sausages (traditional British-style, or any flavorful sausage)
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1 tbsp olive oil
For the Mash:
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2 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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½ cup milk (warm)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Onion Gravy:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef or chicken stock
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Mash:
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Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender.
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Drain and mash with butter and warm milk until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2. Cook the Bangers:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove from pan and keep warm.
3. Make the Onion Gravy:
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In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions over medium heat until soft and caramelized (about 8–10 minutes).
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Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in stock and Worcestershire sauce.
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Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble the Dish:
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Plate a generous scoop of mashed potatoes, top with sausages, and pour over the onion gravy.
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Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
🍴 Tips & Variations
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Extra flavor: Add a splash of stout or beer to the gravy.
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Creamier mash: Mix in a little sour cream or cream cheese.
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Vegetarian option: Swap sausages for vegetarian “bangers” and use vegetable stock.
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Make ahead: You can prep mashed potatoes and gravy ahead; reheat just before serving with sausages.
If you want, I can give you a one-pan “bangers and mash skillet” version that’s super quick for weeknight dinners — everything cooks together, and the gravy is extra rich.
Do you want me to do that?
