Description
Hearty sausage and mash pie celebrates classic British comfort cuisine with robust flavors and rustic charm. Flaky pastry cradles seasoned sausages and creamy mashed potatoes, offering a satisfying meal that warms hearts and nourishes souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) pork sausages (about 12)
Liquids:
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) onions, sliced
- 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms) white potatoes
- 4 tablespoons plain flour
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dairy and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons butter for potatoes
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
- Olive oil as needed
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by boiling in salted water until fork-tender, then drain and allow to steam dry for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Transform boiled potatoes into a creamy mash by incorporating butter, milk, cheese, and mustard. Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Sear sausages in a hot skillet until fully cooked and nicely browned, then slice diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
- Utilize the rendered sausage fat to caramelize onions, stirring occasionally until they develop a rich golden-brown color, approximately 15 minutes.
- Create a luxurious gravy by preparing a roux with butter and flour, gradually whisking in wine and stock. Introduce seasonings and allow to simmer until thickened.
- Construct the pie by layering sliced sausages in a baking dish, pouring the prepared gravy over them, then carefully spreading the seasoned mashed potatoes on top to create a smooth, even surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200C/390F for 20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust that signals the pie is perfectly cooked and ready to serve.
Notes
- For maximum flavor, use high-quality pork sausages with herbs or spices for extra depth.
- Consider using sweet caramelized onions to balance the rich, savory meat and gravy components.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or creamy gruyère to customize the mashed potato topping.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour for the gravy and checking sausage ingredients.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 671
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1025 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg