Description
A cozy, comforting bake layered with creamy mashed potatoes, caramelised onions, juicy sausages, and bubbling cheddar cheese. Perfect for chilly nights and hearty appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 6 large pork sausages
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with warm milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Brown sausages in a skillet with olive oil, then slice and set aside. In the same pan, caramelise onions slowly for 20–25 minutes. Stir in flour, then add beef stock and simmer until thickened.
- Assemble the Dish: Layer sausage slices and onion gravy into the baking dish, spread mashed potatoes on top, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dish out generous portions and savor every layer of comforting goodness.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for fluffier mash.
- Take your time caramelising the onions for maximum sweetness.
- Add mustard or Worcestershire sauce to the gravy for extra depth.
- Warm milk and butter before adding to the mash for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sausage mash bake, cheesy sausage casserole, caramelised onion bake, comfort food dinner, British casserole