Coddle with Smoked Sausage and Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

A comforting Irish dish of sausages and bacon simmered with onions and potatoes in a rich, beer-infused broth. This Irish-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, bacon, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces smoked sausage
• 4 slices, chopped bacon
• 2 large, thinly sliced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup beer
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 4 cups, cooked and mashed potatoes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add sliced onions to bacon fat and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add sliced smoked sausage to pot, then pour in beer and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then add flour, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add cooked mashed potatoes to pot, stirring gently to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Stir in reserved bacon and heat through. Serve hot.