A different twist on the old English Classic dish, Shepards Pie

I have really started to settle into my new country and I am loving every minute of it. And just like I loved to take traditional dishes from the States and add a twist to them I have enjoyed doing that with classic English dishes. Shepard's pie is a traditional English dish that consists of minced lamb with a crust of mashed potatoes on top, it is a dish that my family absolutely loves. So when I read about this dish I knew it would be a tasty winner.

Sausage Casserole

1kg (2lb) potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped 

40g (2 Tbsp) butter, chopped 

3/4 cup milk 

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 brown onion, sliced 

750g (1 1/2 lb) pork or beef chipolata sausages 

1/4 cup tomato sauce 

1/4 cup barbecue sauce 

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 

35g packet French onion soup mix

1 tablespoon plain flour 

1/2 cup grated tasty cheese
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Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return to pan. 

Add butter, milk and salt and pepper. Mash until smooth.

 

Preheat oven to 200°C. 

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes or until tender. 

Add sausages and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until browned. 

Whisk tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soup mix, flour and 3/4 cup water in a jug. 

 Stir into sausage mixture and bring to the boil, cook until the gravy thickens.

Spoon sausage mixture into an 8-cup capacity casserole. 

Top with potato. 

Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is golden. Serve.