"Classic bangers and mash" is a beloved English comfort food dish consisting of sausages, mashed potatoes, and onion gravy. The origin of the name "bangers" for sausages is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the loud popping sound that cheap sausages would make when cooked due to the high water content. This iconic dish is enjoyed by people of all ages and is often served in pubs, restaurants, and homes across the United Kingdom and beyond. "Classic bangers and mash" is a delightful culinary experience that combines the savory flavors of sausages, the creamy texture of mashed potatoes, and the rich, flavorful onion gravy. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is accessible and can be tailored to your personal taste preferences.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ULTIMATE BANGERS AND MASH
Succulent sausages on a bed of buttery mashed potatoes and drenched in a rich onion gravy, Bangers and Mash has been ranked as Great Britain's #1 most popular comfort food!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Categories Entree Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make the onion gravy in advance. See our recipe for the BEST onion gravy.
- To Make the Mash: Place the potatoes in a pot of water and add the salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a steady simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until they potatoes are just tender when pierced with a knife. Be careful not to over-boil them. Thoroughly drain the potatoes and place them back in the empty pot set over very low heat just to maintain warmth. If using a ricer or food mill (this creates the most optimal texture), run the potatoes through it now while they're hot. If using a hand masher mash the potatoes while they're hot. (Avoid using an electric mixer or food processor. See blog post for explanation.) Mash the potatoes until fluffy and you've reached the desired degree of smoothness. Be careful not to over-mash or the potatoes will become gluey. Use a spoon to stir in the butter. Once melted stir in the hot milk gradually, allowing time for the potatoes to absorb the liquid after each addition. Add more hot milk as needed to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To Prepare the Sausages: While the potatoes are boiling place the sausages in a baking dish with a little oil and roast the sausages for about 10 minutes on each side or until nicely browned. (Alternatively you can fry the sausages but baking them creates an especially nice crispy outer shell with a juicy interior.) For sausage-making enthusiasts we highly recommend our Homemade British Bangers.
- To serve, place a mound of mashed potatoes on each plate, lay the sausages on the mashed potatoes and top with onion gravy. Peas are a traditional side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 sausages with mash and gravy, Calories 891 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 58 g, SaturatedFat 41 g, Cholesterol 197 mg, Sodium 1771 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 9 g
CLASSIC BANGERS AND MASH
This is a delicious and irresistible recipe that everyone loves. It pairs creamy potatoes, crunchy onions, smooth gravy, and yummy sausages!!
Provided by Amystar79
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a pan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, leaving the potatoes in the pan.
- Meanwhile, stir the bouillon cubes into the warm milk until dissolved. Stir the milk mixture and butter into the potatoes. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Prick the sausages in a few places with a fork, and place them into the skillet. Cook, turning often, until golden brown and juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Using the same skillet, add the onion rings. Cook and stir over medium heat until the onions are golden, but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Heat the gravy in a pan over medium heat.
- To serve, scoop the potatoes onto a large serving plate. Arrange the sausages over the potatoes, top with the onions, drizzle with gravy, and sprinkle with oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 2001 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
BANGERS AND MASH
Provided by Claire Robinson
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, over medium heat, and heavily salt the water. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Steam the cabbage in a steamer sitting over the potato pot. They should be ready at the same time.
- Meanwhile, brown the sausage on all sides in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Remove the sausage to a plate once it has browned. Add the onions to the pan season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the onions until caramelized, adding water, a teaspoon at a time, to deglaze the pan. Stir in the Dijon mustard and 3/4 cup water and return the sausage to the pan to finish cooking. Simmer until the sausage is cooked through and water has reduced to a glaze over the onions, about 7 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, reserving some of the cooking water. Rice the potatoes into a bowl and add a bit of the potato cooking water to soften. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold in the steamed cabbage and taste for seasonings, adjusting as necessary. Transfer the bangers and mash to a serving dish and dig in!!!!
BANGERS AND MASH
Easy Bangers and Mash
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and arrange the sausages in one layer on the baking rack. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the sausages are just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large saucepan with 1 tablespoon of salt and enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the saucepan. Add the butter, creme fraiche, milk, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, dry mustard, 1 tablespoon salt, and the pepper and beat the potatoes in the pan with a handheld mixer on low speed until very smooth and creamy.
- To serve, mound a generous portion of potatoes on a dinner plate and top with sausages that have been cut in half diagonally. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
BANGERS AND MASH
Try to find true bangers (British pork sausage) for this comfort-food classic. Deglazing the pan with red wine makes the onion gravy extra flavorful.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot. Mash potatoes with butter, milk, cheese, and a few gratings of nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil and bangers. Cook, turning occasionally to brown all over, about 6 minutes. Remove bangers to plate. Return skillet to medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 8 minutes. Add wine and cook, scraping bottom of pan with wooden spoon to release brown bits, until reduced by three-quarters, 3 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire. Return bangers and any accumulated juices to skillet. Bring to a boil and cook, turning sausages several times, until juices thicken to a gravy-like consistency and bangers are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes.
BANGERS AND MASH WITH ONION GRAVY
Make sausages and mash with love and you're in for a real treat. We've perfected this recipe to make it the very best it can be
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and gently sizzle the sausages over a medium-high heat for 8-10 mins, turning them, until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate, then put the butter in the pan and heat until sizzling. Scatter in the onions, stirring them into the butter, then add the thyme sprig, bay and sugar. Give everything a final stir, then put the sausages on top and drizzle over any juices from the plate. Roast everything for 20 mins, turning the sausages halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make the mash. Tip the potatoes into a pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil, then turn down and simmer for 10-12 mins or until just cooked all the way through (the tip of a knife should slide in easily). Drain in a colander and leave for a minute. Tip the milk into the pan and bring to a simmer, then pass the potatoes through a ricer into the hot milk and mash thoroughly. Once mashed, beat with a wooden spoon or spatula over very low heat, then beat in the butter a few bits at a time. You should have extra-fluffy, smooth mash. Keep it warm.
- When the sausages are cooked, remove from the oven, turn the oven off and lift the sausages onto a tray. Return them to the oven to keep warm. Put the pan back on the heat and give the roasted onions a stir, they should be sticky and slightly burnt around the edges. Sizzle for a minute or two more to caramelise, then stir in the flour and cook for another minute. Splash in the vinegar, simmer for a minute, then pour over the red wine and soy, and bubble down to a gloopy paste. Pour over the stock and boil for 3-4 mins, or until you have a rich gravy. If you prefer, scoop out the thyme and bay, or just leave it in. Tip into a bowl or gravy jug with a serving spoon for the onions. Bring everything to the table and scoop a big mound of mash onto the middle of each plate, then top with the sausages and gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 3.5 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose high-quality sausages: Opt for good quality, coarsely ground pork sausages for the best flavor and texture.
- Cook the sausages thoroughly: Make sure the sausages are cooked through to ensure they are safe to eat. You can boil them, grill them, or fry them until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Use creamy mashed potatoes: For the creamiest and fluffiest mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender, then mash them with butter, milk, and seasonings.
- Add vegetables to the mashed potatoes: To make the mashed potatoes more nutritious and flavorful, add some chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, or leeks.
- Make a flavorful onion gravy: The onion gravy is the perfect complement to bangers and mash. Use a good quality beef broth and add some herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
- Serve immediately: Bangers and mash is best served hot and fresh. Enjoy it with a side of peas or other vegetables.
Conclusion:
Bangers and mash is a classic British dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple yet satisfying meal that can be easily prepared at home. With a few simple tips, you can make bangers and mash that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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