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Ina Garten Bangers & Mustard Mash Recipe

Ina Garten Bangers and Mustard Mash

“Bangers” refers to sausages, often pork or beef, while “mash” refers to creamy mashed potatoes. Ina Garten’s version elevates this traditional dish by adding bold flavors with mustard in the mash and cooking the sausages to perfection with a rich, savory gravy.

Ingredients

For the Bangers (Sausages):

  • Pork sausages – 6 large (or any preferred variety)
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp
  • Yellow onion – 2 large, thinly sliced
  • Beef stock – 1 ½ cups
  • Red wine – ½ cup (optional)
  • Unsalted butter – 2 tbsp
  • All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste

For the Mustard Mash (Mashed Potatoes):

  • Russet potatoes – 2 pounds, peeled and diced
  • Unsalted butter – 4 tbsp
  • Heavy cream – ½ cup, warmed
  • Whole milk – ¼ cup, warmed
  • Dijon mustard – 2 tbsp
  • Whole-grain mustard – 1 tbsp
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Sausages and Gravy:

  • Cook the Sausages:
    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausages and set aside.
  • Caramelize the Onions:
    In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized.
  • Make the Gravy:
    Sprinkle the flour over the caramelized onions and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Gradually add the beef stock and red wine (if using), whisking to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Return the sausages to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes to heat through.

Prepare the Mustard Mash:

  • Cook the Potatoes:
    Place the diced potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well.
  • Mash the Potatoes:
    While the potatoes are still warm, mash them using a potato masher or ricer. Add the butter, warmed cream, and milk, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the Mustard:
    Stir in the Dijon and whole-grain mustard. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency with a little extra milk if needed.

Assemble and Serve:

  • Plate the Dish:
    Spoon the mustard mash onto a plate or serving dish, top with the sausages, and generously drizzle the onion gravy over the top.
  • Garnish and Enjoy:
    Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired and serve hot.