Bangers 'n Mash Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer, preferrably dark (water may be substituted)
• 8 -10 bratwursts (not smoked)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 3 large red onions, cut in half and sliced thin
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3/4 cup french-fried onions

Recipe

• 1 to prepare potatoes:.
• 2 cook the potatoes in water until tender, about 20 minutes.
• 3 once tender, thoroughly drain the water.
• 4 add sour cream, butter and prepared mustard; mash until smooth and creamy.
• 5 while potatoes are cooking:.
• 6 prepare the sausages by pricking them several times with a kitchen fork.
• 7 in sauce pan, bring the beer (or water) to a simmer over medium heat.
• 8 add the sausages and poach for 5 minutes.
• 9 removes sausages from pan and discard beer/water.
• 10 heat oil and mustard seed in large skillet over medium heat.
• 11 add the onions, sausage, salt and pepper.
• 12 cook until onions are tender and sausages are light golden brown, about 5-6 minutes (stirring often to avoid scorching the onions).
• 13 remove sausages, slice into thirds and place in a casserole.
• 14 add flour to pan, stirring until well combined.
• 15 stir in sugar, balsamic vinegar and thyme; cook for 2 minutes.
• 16 pour in beef broth; bring to the boil and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until gravy thickens.
• 17 pour onion gravy over sausages; top casserole with mashed potatoes and sprinkle french fried onions on the top.
• 18 just before serving, bake uncovered at 350 degrees fahrenheit for about 25 minutes until top is golden brown.