My friend served this last night with a few modifications and everyone loved it! She used a chicken/apple sausage for the non-meat eaters, and the rest of us were fans. I agreed with one review about the mash being a bit dry, but that's easily resolved. My hostess said it was super easy to make and as I said, was a big hit. "Comfort food!" was a common, happy exclamation.

UPDATE: My bf and I were at Trader Joe's this weekend. He saw Irish sausages (i.e. "bangers") in the refrigerated section. I guess if I ever attempt this again, I'll know where to find the authentic stuff! This is definitely not one my favorite Allrecipes dishes... I love bangers and mash (it's what I usually order at the Irish Pub near me - I prefer it over ANY other Irish dish), so I thought I'd give this a try. The potatoes were DRY (needed more liquid) and the banger sausages were difficult to find (my local grocer does not carry them). I ended up using large beef sausages (only ones available), but they just weren't the same. Irish food is known to be somewhat bland, so I wasn't expecting a taste explosion, just a simple stick-to-your ribs meal. I like the concept and might try again, but would make several modifications including preparing with garlic mashed potatoes (my own recipe or instant ones) and topping with a dusting of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Thanks anyways!

I didn't have beef bangers but I had pork ones instead. I made my own mashed potatoes as well. I also don't buy gravy packets so I made one up and hoped for the best. I used Chicken broth base and flour and boy, oh boy did the finished product turn out great. YUMMMEEE!!!

I can't say that what I came up with is Bangers and Mash, however this was a jumping off point. I used ground turkey instead of the links, I layered green beans in there also, garlic mashed with cheese! It was awesome. I added the gravy, but left some for the top. Son LOVED it! Thank you!

I absolutely loved this dish! I used Irish sausage from the deli to make an amazingly flavorful dish. My British husband was impressed, and can't wait until I make it again.

4.5 stars. This is a pretty tasty comfort food. My fiance's mom's side of the family is English, and he says this recipe's pretty authentic. Thanks!

Excellent. I used garlic pork sausages that I had on hand, garlic mashed potatos & mushroom gravy. Served with a side of lightly steamed, quartered cabbage tossed with salt/pepper/butter & carraway seeds. We will be making this again.

We made this on a cold Sunday when the whole family was coming in. Everyone loved it, even the kids - and that's saying a lot! Now it's a favorite "comfort food".

My husband loved this, so I've given it four stars instead of the three I was thinking of. It's comfort food in the best and worst senses--both filling and bland. That said, since I'll probably make it again for him, I recommend the following: I used four large potatoes instead of eight (!!) and still had a huge quantity of potatoes--2-3 would surely do nicely. The mashed potatoes were very dry, so I added more butter and milk. Next time, I would use chicken broth or add sour cream or cheese as suggested in some of the reviews. The potatoes also need some kind of herb (perhaps oregano) or spice(maybe a touch of curry.) Or, as one reviewer suggested, use garlic mashed potatoes. Your typical 9x9x2 glass square pan is too small, even for the reduced number of potatoes I used. You need a 9x13x2 baking dish, more gravy, and definitely to butterfly the bangers. Or, use a deeper pan. Finally, the potatoes will not brown given the temp and cooking time--after baking as directd, turn on the broiler for a minute or two.

i loved this. i used ground beef beucase thats all i had and it came out great. its something easy and simple i thought and the kids liked it. you cant go wrong with meat, potatos, and gravy. Thank you

We loved this ...I did make some changes. Didn't use brown gravy mix. I used beef broth, union soup mix and 1 tbs tapioca added carrots & topped with cheese.. turned out wonderful! Will make again soon. Thanks.

We have been trying to introduce a more international flair to dinnertime, and I remember having had Bangers and Mash in London a few years ago. However, one of the family members here is vegetarian, making the 'bangers' a little more difficult. Alas, with some fake sausage (or fausage as our son calls it), we had an amazing meal that warmed up our tummies and made for great lunch leftovers!

I followed the recipe exactly and it came out wonderful!! No leftovers and my one-year-old loved all the 'taters!

I took this to a British themed potluck and it was the hit of the party!

I always order this dish at a local Irish Pub, and let me tell you it is just as easy to make from home. I do make my own onion mushroom gravy and jazz up the mashed potatoes with garlic and parmesan cheese. It is a wonderfully comforting and filling meal on a chilly winter night!

We really enjoyed this. I used Hilsshire Farms Smoked Beef Sausages and McCormick's herbed brown gravy mix which I seasoned with sage & thyme. My husband is a big fan of bangers & mash and said it was "REALLY good". Thanks for posting!