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Granny's Bangers and Mash Recipe

Published: Sep 6, 2022 · Modified: Mar 1, 2023 by Eileen xo

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Delicious Irish Bangers with caramelized onions and Guinness gravy over mashed potatoes and green peas.

Bangers and Mash recipe is a delicious blend of tender sausage in a mouthwatering Guinness gravy and caramelized onions in a mouthwatering brown gravy made with Guinness beer.

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  • ❤️ Why this recipe works
  • 🔪 Ingredients
  • 🍲 Equipment
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • ⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze
  • 💭 Expert Tips
  • 📋 Frequently Asked Questions
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🥗 Serving Suggestions
  • 🍽 Similar recipes
  • Granny's Bangers and Mash
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why this recipe works

  • Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a UK classic that's served in many pubs and homes in Great Britain and Ireland.
  • This is a hearty classic dinner recipe that my family has made for years with a twist from me.
  • My spin on bangers is a Guinness gravy with caramelized onions! Caramelizing the onions adds a sweetness to compliment the strong ale. 
  • A few extra minutes to caramelize the onions adds amazing flavor to the entire meal.  That rich Guinness onion gravy, I can't even express how good it tastes

🔪 Ingredients

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  • pork sausages
  • yellow onions
  • garlic
  • unsalted butter
  • Guinness Beer
  • olive oil 
  • beef broth
  • all-purpose flour
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Colman's Mustard
  • dried parsley
  • ground thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh chopped parsley, optional garnish

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🍲 Equipment

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the sausages to brown on all sides, around 8-10 minutes. Remove sausages and set them aside.

2. Add butter to the skillet. Stir in onions and let them simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes to soften and caramelize the onions, stirring frequently. Mix in minced garlic, and stir for a few seconds to blend flavors.

3. Add Guinness and stir up all the brown bits sticking to the bottom of the skillet. Remove a few Tablespoons of the warm liquid and place them in a small bowl. Whisk the flour into the broth until smooth, with no lumps. Pour back into the pan and whisk all together.

4. To the skillet, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, parsley, and thyme. Stir together. Add bangers back into the skillet.

5. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover pot with lid and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes. 

6. Serve with mashed potatoes and peas. Optional: garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

⭐ How to store, reheat, and freeze

  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in a covered airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: The sausages and gravy can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 4 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

If using a microwave to defrost, follow the manufacturer's instructions.

💭 Expert Tips

Expert Tip: Expert Tip: A savory pork sausage is a great replacement for an Irish or English sausage for a traditional bangers and mash meal.

📋 Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the sausages called bangers?

Bangers are the term used for sausage in Ireland and England. The "mash" is mashed potatoes. A very popular dish in Ireland and England.

I can't find bangers (Irish Sausage), what else can I use?

If Irish sausage is unavailable, use pork sausage or even bratwurst works really well. The big bonus, those sausages are in every market and way more cost-effective!

What is the mash in this recipe?

Mash is referring to mashed potatoes. No surprise that my Classic Mashed Potato recipe is AH-MAZING and my Granny's recipe. I wish I could have a dollar for every potato I've peeled to make mashed potatoes.

📖 Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.

For anyone who follows a low-carb diet, use almond flour or cornstarch instead of all-purpose flour. 

Instead of mashed potatoes, make low-carb cauliflower mash and enjoy with the bangers.

While pork sausages have the additional "fat factor" that adds amazing flavor, lean sausages such as turkey or chicken sausage can be used. Keep in mind the flavors are slightly different.

For those who do not cook with alcohol at all, use additional beef broth or beef stock for the Guinness beer.

For those who will use alcohol, other dark ales can be used in lieu of the Guinness such as Smithwicks.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

Enjoy your Bangers (Irish Sausage) over creamy buttery mashed potatoes.

Any of our potato recipes would be a great pairing with the sausages and Guinness gravy.

A very simple side of peas with a hint of butter and salt and pepper is a classic side dish.

Candied carrots are another surefire winner.

Two of my most searched bread recipes would be delicious, Irish brown bread or Irish Soda Bread.

For dessert, try our Grasshopper No-Bake Cheesecakes!

After dinner, fire up your coffee pot and enjoy an Irish Coffee, my dad's recipe! Slainte!

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  • Beef and Mushroom Guinness Pie is a pub grub classic that is a crowd pleaser.
  • Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is a simple and easy meal that uses a bit of Guinness and garlic to make this one extra special.
  • My Granny's Cottage Pie is a winner, pure comfort food!
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A mound of mashed potatoes topped with sausages and caramelized onions with green peas on the side

Granny's Bangers and Mash

Bangers and Mash Recipe is a hearty sausage dinner in a rich brown gravy made with Guinness stout and caramelized onions over mashed potatoes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British, Irish
Keyword: bangers and mash recipe, Saint Patricks Day traditional meal, traditional bangers and mash
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 796kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

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  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knives

Ingredients

  • 8 pork sausage links Note 1
  • 2 medium yellow onions, peeled sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Guinness Beer Note 2
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil Note 3
  • 2 cups beef broth Note 2
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard Coleman's dry mustard is our first choice for this recipe.
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh chopped parsley, garnish

Serve with the mash

  • classic mashed potatoes
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, add olive. Add in the sausages to brown, around 6 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
  • To the skillet, add in butter. Stir in onions, simmer about 15 minutes to soften and carmelize onion, stirring frequently. Mix in minced garlic, stir a few seconds.
  • Pour in Guinness and stir up and brown bits sticking to the bottom of the skillet. Remove a few Tablespoons of the warm Guinness and place in a small bowl. Whisk the flour into the small bowl with the Guinness until smooth, no lumps. Pour back into the pan and whisk all together.
  • To the skillet, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, parsley, and thyme. Stir together. Add bangers back into the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover pot with lid and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes. 
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and peas. Optional: garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. 
Note 1: Use Irish sausage, pork sausage, or beef sausage. Depending on where you live, Irish Import Stores, Specialty shops, and even grocery stores will carry Banger sausage. 
Note 2: If you don't cook with alcohol, increase beef broth. For those with health concerns about sodium, use low-sodium or sodium-free beef broth. We generally use sodium-free beef broth with excellent results. 
Note 3: Non-stick cooking spray can be used in place of oil.
The nutritional values are based on bangers only. You will need to adjust calories based on what mash you use, potato or cauliflower.
I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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Nutrition

Serving: 2sausages | Calories: 796kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1977mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Dareyth Cleary

    March 05, 2023 at 8:11 am

    5 stars
    I first tried your Grannys Bangers and mash Last St. Patrick's day. It was a wonderful addition to my collection. I have been able to purchase bangers from a on line company Jollies which put everything over the top. It will be my forever go to dish on St. Patrick's day and great for my family gatherings.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      March 05, 2023 at 10:25 am

      Thank you, Dereyeht. I am honored that you are using this for your St. Patrick's Day celebration. So glad you enjoy.

      Reply
  2. Bryan Miles

    December 26, 2022 at 4:23 pm

    Thought I would try this for Boxer Day this year, is that expectable or can you only have it on St. Patties Day?

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 27, 2023 at 8:39 am

      This is a year round recipe. enjoy any time.

      Reply
  3. Shelly

    March 10, 2021 at 9:43 am

    Hello! Can I replace the Guinness with hard cider for a fruitier flavor; or is that not recommended? I’m also doing a Guinness Irish stew.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      March 10, 2021 at 11:00 am

      Hi Shelly,I don't see why you couldn't use hard cider. I have used red wine when I didn't have Guinness in the house. I've made gravies from hard cider so I think it would be delicious. I'd love to hear how it turns out, so please let me know. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Have an awesome day.

      Reply
  4. Sandra

    March 08, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    What a fun and delicious post! I had no idea how the name "Bangers and Mash" started! All your fun facts are perfect to get my teenagers talking at the dinner table. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      March 08, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you Sandra! I am glad you enjoyed the post! Enjoy the bangers as well!

      Reply
  5. Jersey Girl Cooks

    March 08, 2019 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    This is my kind of St patty's day comfort food!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      March 08, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Rob

    March 06, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    Problems with this recipe... flour on ingredient list but not in instructions? And parsley in instructions not in ingredient list....

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      March 06, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you Rob, I have corrected the recipe. not sure how that got past my proof reader 🙂 I hope you make and enjoy the bangers!

      Reply
  7. lauren

    March 02, 2019 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    Thank you, I finally know why these are called bangers haha! What a great family recipe. This is perfect to make this weekend in New England. It is snowy and this comfort food classic looks like the perfect way to warm up.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      March 04, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe Lauren!

      Reply
  8. Cassie

    February 25, 2019 at 4:43 am

    5 stars
    We are having a Saint Patrick's Day party. We wanted to serve something besides corned beef. I made your recipe and we ate it all. My husband wants me to make this every day. I said ok, how about twice a week. That gravy if off the chart!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      February 25, 2019 at 11:08 pm

      That is awesome Cassie! I am so glad you enjoyed the Bangers! Thank you so much for making the meal and taking the time to comment! much appreciated!

      Reply

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