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Plate of Easy Bangers and Mash featuring sausages, creamy mashed potatoes, and onion gravy.

Bangers and Mash

A cozy British comfort food featuring browned sausages, creamy mashed potatoes, and a rich onion gravy that's easy to make and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausages
  • 4 pieces pork or chicken sausages Pork is traditional, but chicken or turkey works too.
For the Mash
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes Cut into similar sized chunks for even cooking.
  • 1/2 cup butter Use unsalted for controlled seasoning.
  • 1/2 cup milk Warm milk is recommended for smooth texture.
For the Gravy
  • 1 large onion, sliced Cooking onions first helps develop flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour For thickening the gravy.
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Optional but adds depth to the gravy.
Seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper Use liberally to enhance flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the onion and start cooking it in a pan with butter or oil over low heat, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes until soft.
  2. Peel and cut the potatoes into similar sized chunks and boil in salted water until fork-tender.
Cooking
  1. In a separate pan, brown the sausages over medium heat, then lower the heat to cook through gently.
  2. Once the onions are soft, sprinkle flour over them and stir for a minute.
  3. Gradually add the broth while stirring continuously until the gravy thickens.
  4. Mash the drained potatoes with butter and warm milk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve the sausages over a mound of mashed potatoes, topped with onion gravy.
  2. Add optional vegetables like peas or carrots on the side for a complete meal.

Notes

If the sausages split, lower the heat to cook them gently. For smooth mash, don’t overmix and use warm milk. A splash of Worcestershire sauce can elevate the gravy's flavor.