Description
A comforting and hearty British classic, Bangers and Mash with Caramelized Onions features succulent pork sausages served over creamy garlic roasted mashed potatoes, smothered in rich homemade gravy, and topped with sweet, oven-caramelized red onions for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Oven Caramelized Onions
- 2 red onions, peeled and cut into 8 intact wedges each
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Sausage & Gravy
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds pork sausage (8 links)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2¼ cups beef stock
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Additional
- 1 recipe Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F and position the rack in the center to ensure even heat distribution for caramelizing onions.
- Caramelize Onions: Arrange onion wedges in a single layer on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, red pepper flakes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt to make the sauce. Pour over the onions and toss to coat thoroughly. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove and turn the onions for even cooking. Return to oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes until deeply caramelized. Allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Cook Sausages: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add sausages and cook, turning regularly, until internal temperature reaches 160°F, approximately 20 minutes. Transfer sausages to a plate to rest.
- Make Gravy: To the same skillet, add butter and melt it, scraping up any browned bits to incorporate flavors. Whisk in flour to form a roux and cook for about 1 minute until a thick paste forms. Gradually whisk in beef stock, salt, and black pepper, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens to a smooth consistency.
- Assemble Dish: Serve the cooked sausages over garlic roasted mashed potatoes, generously ladle the homemade gravy over the top, and garnish with the caramelized onions for a full-flavored, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure to turn the onions halfway through baking to achieve even caramelization and prevent burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee sausages are perfectly cooked to a safe internal temperature of 160°F.
- The garlic roasted mashed potatoes add a flavorful base — you can substitute with regular mashed potatoes if preferred.
- Leftover gravy can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes in the caramelized onions as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
