Description
Classic British comfort food featuring golden-brown sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes, topped with a rich caramelized onion gravy. This hearty dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Sausages
- 1 lb quality sausages (pork, chicken, or vegetarian)
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes (like Russets), peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Onion Gravy
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Cook the Sausages: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausages until they are golden brown on all sides, which should take approximately 10 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the peeled and chopped potatoes. Cook until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes thoroughly after boiling.
- Make Onion Gravy: Using the same skillet where the sausages were cooked, add the sliced onions and sauté them over medium heat until they become caramelized, approximately 10-15 minutes. Add the low-sodium beef broth and simmer the mixture until the gravy thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Mash Potatoes: Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes until they reach a creamy consistency, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Assemble: Serve the creamy mashed potatoes on plates, top each portion with cooked sausages, and spoon the rich onion gravy over the top. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- For creamier mashed potatoes, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop a richer flavor in the gravy.
- Make sure not to overcook the sausages to avoid drying them out.
- Russet potatoes work best for mash due to their high starch content, producing fluffy results.
