Classic Sausage Mash Food

CLASSIC SAUSAGE & MASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the chipolatas on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 35-40 mins or until cooked through and golden.
• Put the potatoes in a large pan of water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 mins, drain and allow to steam-dry. Push through a potato ricer (if you have one) or mash well with a potato masher.
• Put the carrots and broccoli in a steamer set over a pan of simmering water, and steam for 6-8 mins or until just tender. Put the sweetcorn in a small pan with about 3 tbsp water and heat through for 3-5 mins.
• Warm the butter and milk in a saucepan until the butter has melted, then pour over the potatoes. Beat well until creamy, then season well. Pile the chipolatas onto the mash and top with a knob of butter so that it melts over everything. Serve with the broccoli, carrots and sweetcorn on the side.

SAUSAGE AND MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• Put the sausages in a roasting tin and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 10 minutes then turn the sausages and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until they have a good colour on the outside.
• Add the sliced onions to the tin. Mix the dried herbs, mustard and stock together and pour over the sausages and onions. Return the tin to the oven for a further 20 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the onion gravy thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For the mash, boil the potatoes in a pan of boiling water until tender. Drain and mash.
• Heat the butter and milk until the butter has melted. Add a pinch of salt and pepper then pour over the mashed potato and mix until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
• Cook the peas in a saucepan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or steam them for 1-2 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
• For the sausages and onion gravy, mix the softened butter and plain flour together to form a paste. Remove the sausages from the baking tray, set aside and cover to keep warm. Place the baking tray onto the hob, add the flour and butter mixture and whisk until combined. Stir over a medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened slightly. Add the sausages back to the tray and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
• Serve the sausages, mash and peas with the onion gravy spooned over.

CLASSIC BANGERS AND MASH

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pan, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, leaving the potatoes in the pan.
• Meanwhile, stir the bouillon cubes into the warm milk until dissolved. Stir the milk mixture and butter into the potatoes. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
• Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Prick the sausages in a few places with a fork, and place them into the skillet. Cook, turning often, until golden brown and juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Using the same skillet, add the onion rings. Cook and stir over medium heat until the onions are golden, but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Heat the gravy in a pan over medium heat.
• To serve, scoop the potatoes onto a large serving plate. Arrange the sausages over the potatoes, top with the onions, drizzle with gravy, and sprinkle with oregano.