Bangers and Mash with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Savory pork sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes with deeply caramelized onions. This British-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork sausages, russet potatoes, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz pork sausages
• 2 lbs russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 lbs peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil; cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
2. Step 2: Mash potatoes with 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth; set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook 12 oz pork sausages for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (160°F internal temperature).
4. Step 4: Add 1 large thinly sliced onion and 1/2 cup beef broth to the skillet; cook over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Serve sausages and caramelized onions over mashed potatoes, drizzling pan juices over the top.