bangers and mash with baked beans is a classic comfort meal. Here’s a full, detailed recipe that gives you crispy sausages, creamy mashed potatoes, and hearty baked beans all in one plate. 😋🇬🇧

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Bangers and Mash with Baked Beans

Serves

4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25–30 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Mash

• 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and chopped
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup milk (more if needed)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: 2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess

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For the Bangers

• 8 pork sausages (bangers)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: 1 onion, sliced (for extra flavor)

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For the Onion Gravy

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & pepper, to taste

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For the Baked Beans

• 1 can baked beans (about 15 oz)
• Optional add-ins:
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp ketchup

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Instructions

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1. Make the Mash

1. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water.
2. Add a pinch of salt.
3. Bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes until tender.
4. Drain well.
5. Mash with butter and milk until creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper.

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2. Cook the Bangers

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sausages and cook 12–15 minutes, turning often, until browned and cooked through.
3. Optional: remove sausages and cook onions in the same pan for gravy.

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3. Make the Onion Gravy

1. In the same skillet, melt butter.
2. Add sliced onions and cook 5–7 minutes until soft and caramelized.
3. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute.
4. Slowly add beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
5. Add Worcestershire sauce.
6. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
7. Season to taste.

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4. Heat the Baked Beans

• Warm beans in a small pot.
• Add optional brown sugar, mustard, and paprika for extra flavor.

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5. Plate & Serve

1. Scoop a big mound of mash onto each plate.
2. Add 2 sausages.
3. Pour onion gravy over the sausages and mash.
4. Serve baked beans on the side.

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Tips for Best Results

✅ Use Yukon Gold potatoes for extra creamy mash
✅ Prick sausages before cooking to avoid bursting
✅ Simmer baked beans with extra seasoning for a richer taste
✅ For extra crispy bangers, finish under the broiler for 2–3 minutes

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Variations

• Bangers + mash pie: add gravy + mash into a baking dish and bake
• Add peas for extra color
• Swap sausages for vegetarian bangers

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If you want a one-pan version, slow cooker version, or a lighter healthier version, just say so!