Bangers and Mash-Onion Gravy
Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy is a classic British dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This hearty and comforting meal consists of sausages, mashed potatoes, and a rich onion gravy that brings all the flavors together.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
- 2 Lb Potatoes-peeled and cubed
- 1 Tbsp Salt for cooking potatoes
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 3/4 Cup Half and half-warmed
- 10 Tbsp Butter-divided
- 2 Lbs Bratwurst
- 1 Onion-sliced thin
- 1 1/2 Tbsp All-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup Beef broth
- 3/4 Cup Guiness beer
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 Tsp Black pepper
Combine potatoes and salt in a large saucepan, cover with water by 1". Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes. Check to see if they are fork tender. Drain potatoes and return to saucepan then add 5 tbsp butter and half n half. Mash until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until serving.
While potatoes are cooking melt 1 tablespoon butter in 12" nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bratwurst and cook until browned on 2 sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer brats to a plate while making gravy. Wipe skillet with a paper towel.
Add 2 tbsp butter, onions, and salt to wiped out skillet and cook onions until softened, about 6 minutes. Cover with a lid and inions will cook quicker. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in broth, mustard, pepper and beer then add bratwurst, cover and simmer for 12 minutes until brats register 160'.
Transfer bratwurst to a serving platter. Off heat stir in remaining butter to the onion gravy mixture. Serve gravy over mashed potatoes and bratwurst.
Keyword bangers and mash, bratwurst, Octoberfest, potatoes