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Bangers and Mash — traditional dish from London, United Kingdom
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥950kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑60gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Bangers and Mash

How to order / say it
Say it Bangers and Mash — [Bang-guhz and mash]
Order I'd like the bangers and mash, please.
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A simple dish of sausages served with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Why try it?

Bangers and mash emphasize simple, hearty cooking that's central to British cuisine. It's a dish that reflects home-cooked comfort and the adaptation of international influences from London's history.

How it tastes

The sausages are savory with a slightly spicy undertone, perfectly complemented by smooth and creamy mashed potatoes. Rich gravy ties it all together with its deep, umami flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

First gaining popularity during World War I when meat was scarce, sausages (or 'bangers' due to their tendency to explode when cooked) were a budget-friendly meal that quickly became established in British culinary tradition.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g pork sausages
  • 🥕 500 g potatoes
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🥛 100 ml cream
  • 🥣 250 ml gravy
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Fry sausages until browned and cooked through.
  2. 2 Boil potatoes, then mash with butter and cream.
  3. 3 Cook sliced onions and prepare gravy.
  4. 4 Serve sausages on a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with onion gravy.

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