Bangers 'n Mash Casserole

Galley Wench's Note:

Pub-Grub on the go! You'll be the hit of the office! Developed this recipe as an entry into RZ Craze E #5 contest and came in first place!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

POTATOES

• 1 ½ lbs potatoes , peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter , divided
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard

SAUSAGES

• 1 (12 ounce) can beer , preferrably dark (water may be substituted)
• 8 -10 bratwursts (not smoked)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 3 large red onions , cut in half and sliced thin
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon thyme , dried
• 2 cups beef broth
• ¾ cup French-fried onions

Directions:

1. To prepare potatoes:.
2. Cook the potatoes in water until tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Once tender, thoroughly drain the water.
4. Add sour cream, butter and prepared mustard; mash until smooth and creamy.
5. While potatoes are cooking:.
6. Prepare the sausages by pricking them several times with a kitchen fork.
7. In sauce pan, bring the beer (or water) to a simmer over medium heat.
8. Add the sausages and poach for 5 minutes.
9. Removes sausages from pan and discard beer/water.
10. Heat oil and mustard seed in large skillet over medium heat.
11. Add the onions, sausage, salt and pepper.
12. Cook until onions are tender and sausages are light golden brown, about 5-6 minutes (stirring often to avoid scorching the onions).
13. Remove sausages, slice into thirds and place in a casserole.
14. Add flour to pan, stirring until well combined.
15. Stir in sugar, balsamic vinegar and thyme; cook for 2 minutes.
16. Pour in beef broth; bring to the boil and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until gravy thickens.
17. Pour onion gravy over sausages; top casserole with mashed potatoes and sprinkle french fried onions on the top.
18. Just before serving, bake uncovered at 350 degrees fahrenheit for about 25 minutes until top is golden brown.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

First rate Pub-Grub! It brings a whole different class to bangers & mash! Thnx for sharing your recipe, Wench! Made for the Voracious Vagabonds of ZWT 6.

[Chattes]

Well, if this is the kind of grub you're served at your local pub, I'm hanging out with you from now on! This is absolutely wonderfully flavored with the mustard in the mash and the mustard seeds in the sausages. Brilliant! Thanks for posting. It's going to be a dish I'll be making again.

[Nif]

This is absolutely delicious! There is no question that this is a 5 star recipe all the way. The instructions are great, 7 ingredients from the list were used instead of the required 5 and it is just plain awesome! I made a couple of minor changes. I cut the bratwursts into 1" slices, but accidentally did that before I browned them. I also used half the amount of red onions because I knew I would be pushing it with my one DS! I liked the amount that I used. I also made this for 4 and it turned out great. If you don't like mustard, you can leave it out of the potatoes, but I loved the taste of it. It added a brilliant yellow colour to the dish as well. Thanks for the fantastic recipe. Good luck in the contest! :)