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Sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy

Sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy is a bistro style dish for 4 people, ready in 40 minutes, rated very easy, for about €2.40 per person. The key to success is caramelizing the onions slowly, which gives the gravy its deep brown color and flavor.

Tonight, like in a Paris bistro, well browned sausages, homemade mashed potatoes, and a rich brown onion gravy.

Sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.40
Calories per person
720 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

This is the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table without much effort, browned sausages, creamy mashed potatoes made with milk and butter, and an onion gravy that coats the plate. The sweetness of the slowly cooked onions plays against a small splash of balsamic vinegar stirred in at the end, which wakes up the gravy without anyone quite noticing why.

It's a solid weeknight dinner, quick to put together with everyday ingredients, and it almost always wins over kids. At Mon Chou, we save it for evenings when we want something simple and generous, without a complicated shopping list.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Country style sausages 8

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Onions 4

Dairy

  • Milk 15 cl
  • Butter 60 g

Pantry

  • Flouroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Beef brothoften in the pantry 30 cl
  • Balsamic vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Lactose, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the sliced onions in half the butter over low heat until golden. 15 min

    Add a pinch of sugar to speed up the caramelization.

  2. Sprinkle with flour, pour in the broth, and let it thicken. 8 min

    Whisk constantly to avoid lumps.

  3. Cook the peeled potatoes in salted water. 20 min

    Start with cold water for even cooking.

  4. Brown the sausages in a skillet, turning them often. 15 min

    Prick them once with a fork to keep them from bursting.

  5. Mash the potatoes with the hot milk and remaining butter, stir the vinegar into the gravy, and plate everything together.

    The splash of vinegar wakes up the gravy without anyone tasting it directly.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a starchy potato variety like russet for a smooth mash that soaks up the butter and milk well.
  • Keep the onions on low heat for the full 15 minutes, rushing this step gives a pale, flat tasting gravy.
  • Warm the milk before mixing it into the mash, this keeps the potatoes from cooling down and makes the texture creamier.

The variations

  • Swap the country style sausages for Toulouse sausages or chipolatas for a different texture.
  • For a vegetarian version, use plant based sausages and swap the beef broth for vegetable broth.
  • For kids in a hurry, serve the mash and sausages right away and offer the gravy on the side in a small bowl.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with vinaigrette
  • Steamed green beans
  • A glass of apple juice

Storage

Store leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for 2 to 3 days. The mash and gravy freeze well separately for up to 2 months, and the cooked sausages can be frozen too. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of milk to the mash to bring back its texture.

Questions about this dish

Can I make the onion gravy ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it the day before and reheat it gently on the stove. The flavors actually get a bit deeper with time.

What sausages work if I don't have country style ones?

Toulouse sausages or smoked sausages work very well. Avoid thin sausages since they tend to dry out quickly when cooked.

Can I replace the flour in the gravy?

You can use cornstarch mixed with a little cold water to thicken without gluten. Add it near the end of cooking so it doesn't turn gluey.

Can the mash be made without butter?

You can cut back on the butter and add a bit more warm milk instead. The texture will be slightly less rich but still creamy.

How long does it take to make sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy?

About 720 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy cost?

About €2.40 per serving, or €9.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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