Description
British comfort classic Bangers and Mash brings hearty warmth to dinner tables with Ina Garten’s signature elegant touch. Juicy sausages nestled on creamy mashed potatoes create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 links pork sausage
Starches:
- 2.25 pounds (1 kilogram) potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 (10.25 ounces/291 grams) cans homestyle beef gravy
Flavor Enhancers and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) warm milk
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cooking oil
- 1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings
- 2 teaspoons crumbled dried oregano
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in a capacious stockpot, completely covering them with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil and simmer for approximately 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Thoroughly drain potatoes, retaining them in the original pot.
- Dissolve bouillon cubes completely in warm whole milk, whisking until no granules remain. Pour milk mixture and melted unsalted butter (226 grams / ) over cooked potatoes. Vigorously mash using a potato masher or electric mixer until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Select a robust cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high temperature. Gently puncture sausage casings with a sharp fork in multiple locations to prevent splitting.
- Carefully place sausages into heated oil, rotating every 2-3 minutes to ensure uniform browning. Cook for 12-15 minutes until exterior develops a deep golden-brown color and internal juices run clear.
- Transfer sausages onto a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain and preventing soggy texture.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce sliced onion rings. Sauté over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until achieving a translucent golden appearance with slight crispness, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Simultaneously, gently warm prepared gravy in a separate small saucepan over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Spread creamy mashed potatoes across a large serving platter. Strategically arrange browned sausages atop potato base, garnish with caramelized onion rings. Generously drizzle warm gravy over entire dish and sprinkle with dried oregano for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Creamy perfection starts with selecting the right potato variety, like Yukon Gold or Russet, which guarantee a dreamy, silky smooth mashed potato experience.
- Warm milk becomes a flavor conductor when bouillon cubes dissolve completely, infusing every bite with rich, savory depth.
- Mashing technique matters – gentle but firm strokes transform ordinary potatoes into a luxurious side dish with cloud-like consistency.
- Temperature control is crucial; serve immediately to maintain the ultimate creamy texture and prevent cooling-related denseness.
- Butter and milk quantities can be adjusted based on personal preference, allowing you to customize the richness and softness of your mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 730 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg