 Bangers and mash, served with peas and gravy | |
| Alternative names | Sausages and mash |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Main ingredients | Mashed potato,sausages |
Bangers and mash orsausages and mash is a traditionalBritish dish consisting ofsausages andmashed potato. The dish is usually served withonion gravy, but may also includefried onions andpeas.[1][2][3]
This dish, even when cooked at home, may be thought of as an example ofpub grub, meaning it is relatively quick and easy to make in large quantities.[4]
In 2009, the dish was listed as Britain's most popularcomfort food in a survey commissioned by TV channelGood Food.[5]
Although it is sometimes stated that the termbanger has its origins inWorld War II, it is recorded in use at least as far back as 1919.[6] The term is said to have originated from the fact that sausages produced during themeat rationing of World War I were made with such a high water content that they were liable to explode when cooked.[4]
