Cumberland Sausage Casserole
Why You’ll Like It
- Cumberland pork bangers in a rich sauce
- Crispy potatoes
- Not just a hearty casserole but a mood uplifter!
For a Tastier Sausage Casserole
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Use a one-litre casserole dish
- Cook the sliced onions, carrots, and celery until softened, without browning too much. If not sliced thin enough, they may take more than 5 minutes to cook.
- When baking the potatoes, cover them with foil initially to prevent burning. Cooking times may vary by oven, so monitor closely the first time. Once the potatoes are nearly cooked, remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes to brown.
What You Need
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Sausages – Use 6-8 Cumberland sausages, but any British pork and herb sausages work well.
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Aromatics – Use onions, garlic, carrots, and celery stalks, slicing them thinly. You can omit the garlic and celery stalks, but not the onions or carrots.
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Veggies –
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Tomatoes – Use a tin of chopped tomatoes or tomato puree. Try to use a brand of good quality tomatoes as it makes all the difference.
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Potatoes – Large potatoes will cover the casserole nicely. Cut them thin so that they bake nicely and get crispy.
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Broth – Use beef or vegetable broth if possible, homemade. If you’re not using beef broth, you might also want to skip the vegetable broth as the aromatics in this recipe will already enrich the tomato-rich gravy.
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Worcestershire Sauce – Substitute with a little soy sauce, vinegar, or both.
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Tomato Paste – Adding tomato paste makes the sauce more robust and gives it more colour, but it can be omitted.
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Herbs and Spices – Use dried thyme and fresh chopped parsley as garnish. Basic salt and pepper will suffice to adjust the taste.
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Cayenne Pepper – Use cayenne or red pepper flakes if you want an extra kick of spice, but don’t overdo it as it can interfere with the sausage flavour.
Goes Well With
Steamed Vegetables: Steamed broccoli, carrots, or green beans make excellent side dishes, providing a nutritious complement to the hearty casserole.
Steamed Rice: Fluffy steamed rice is another excellent option for soaking up the delicious gravy and adding a comforting element to the meal.
Coleslaw: Creamy coleslaw with cabbage, carrots, and mayonnaise dressing offers a refreshing contrast to the rich and savory casserole.
Health Info
- Calories: 311.6
- Sugar: 4.8
- Sodium: 668.3
- Fat: 16.1
- Carbohydrates: 32.5
- Fiber: 4.3
- Protein: 10.7
Cumberland Sausage Casserole Recipe
Description
Equipment
- 1 Stovetop (Hob)
- 1 Oven
- 1 litre Casserole dish Dimensions: 21cm x 16cm x 4.5cm
Ingredients
- 6-8 Cumberland sausages
- 2 onions sliced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 400 g (14 oz) tin of chopped tomatoes
- 250 ml (1 cup) beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 800 g about 1.75 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large ovenproof skillet or casserole dish, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, beef or vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the vegetable mixture. Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes on top of the mixture in an overlapping pattern.
- Drizzle the potatoes with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the skillet or casserole dish with a lid or foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the lid or foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Once done, remove the hotpot from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
- Enjoy your delicious Cumberland Sausage Hotpot!
Recipe Notes:
- Cooking the casserole – Use a 1-litre casserole dish. Cook onions, carrots, and celery until softened without browning. Thicker slices may need more than 5 minutes. Cover potatoes with foil initially when baking to prevent burning. Adjust baking time as oven temperatures vary.
- Serve With – Apple Chilli Chutney, steamed broccoli, carrots, green beans or rice
- Sausages – Use 6 to 8 Cumberland sausages or any British pork and herb sausages.
- Aromatics –
- Onions, carrots, thinly sliced. Garlic and celery stick optional.
- Tomatoes: Use good-quality chopped tomatoes or tomato puree.
- Potatoes: Large, thinly sliced for crispiness.
- Broth – Beef or vegetable, preferably homemade.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Substitute with soy sauce, vinegar, or both.
- Tomato Paste – Optional for colour and robustness.
- Herbs and Spices – Dried thyme, fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cayenne Pepper – Use sparingly for extra spice without overpowering the sausage flavour.
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