Bangers and Mash

This is great to celebrate St. George's Day or anytime.

1 package smoked sausage

3/4 c. chopped onions

1 - 2 cloves garlic 

3/4 c. beer (adjust amount needed)

2 - 3 T. flour

1 - 2 T. oil

pinch each: salt, pepper

4 - 6 c. prepared mashed potatoes.

Prepare mashed potatoes if needed.

Peel, rinse and chop garlic.

Heat a skillet to medium high heat. Lower heat to medium, add oil.

Add sausages, onions, garlic to skillet.  

Add beer carefully so that it doesn't splash or spill over.

Cook for 7 - 10 min on 1 side. Turn sausages over and cook on other side for 7 - 10 min more or until done. 

Remove sausages from pan and place on a paper towel lined plate.

Lower heat to medium low and add flour, salt, pepper to pan.

Stir with a whisk for a few minutes until gravy is thickened.

Turn off heat when gravy when thickened.

Serve sausages alongside potatoes.

Spoon gravy over potatoes, if desired.

Serves 4 - 6.