Sausages, Mushrooms & Smoky Bacon topped with Parmesan Mash
This indulgent twist on a classic sausage casserole is pure comfort in a dish.  The sausages, smoky bacon lardons, and earthy chestnut mushrooms are simmered in a rich red wine and beef stock sauce, with a touch of redcurrant jelly for sweetness. Topped with creamy Parmesan mash and finished under the grill until golden and bubbling, it’s a hearty, flavour-packed bake that’s perfect for cosy nights in. Serve with seasonal vegetables for a complete family favourite meal.            
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 8 sausages
  • 125 g smoked bacon lardons
  • 250 g chestnut mushrooms (thickly sliced)
  • 15 g butter
  • 1 large onion (finely sliced)
  • 1 large garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 150 ml red wine
  • 200 ml beef stock
  • 1 tbsp red currant jelly
  • 750 g floury potatoes
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 splash of milk or cream
  • 40 g Parmesan (finely grated plus extra for topping)
  • sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the sausages and brown all over, remove from the pan and set aside. Add the bacon and the mushrooms to the pan, fry until golden and set aside with the sausages.
  2. Add the butter to the pan with the onion and cook until softened and golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, add the flour and stir through for a further minute.
  3. Return the sausages and mushrooms to the pan. Now add the wine and let it reduce by half. Add the stock and bring to the boil, cover and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer for 25 minutes. For the final 5 minutes stir in the redcurrant jelly and uncover.
  4. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain well and return to the pan to mash, add the butter, milk or cream, Parmesan and season to taste.
  5. Preheat the grill to high. Place the sausage stew into a large pie dish. Heap with the hot creamy mash and sprinkle with Parmesan. Place under the grill until golden. Serve with seasonal vegetable, enjoy!