Crispy St. Patrick’s Irish Bangers & Mash Cups
Delight in these crispy St. Patrick’s Irish Bangers & Mash Cups, featuring savory sausages and creamy mashed potatoes baked to perfection in a golden shell.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken or vegetarian sausages
- 4 large starchy potatoes (e.g., Russets)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel and cube the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot and mash with butter and milk until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken or vegetarian sausages until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Place small amounts of cooked sausage at the bottom of each muffin tin cup.
- Top with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes until each cup is filled.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg