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Sausage and Leek Casserole with Chive Mash

  • Sausage and Leek Casserole with Chive Mash

  • Serves 4

    10 mins prep time

    30 mins cook time


    recipe courtesy of our friends at British Leeks

     

    Sausage and Leek Casserole with Chive Mash is a hearty, comforting dish that brings together rich, savoury flavours and creamy textures for the perfect warming meal. Ideal for cosy evenings or family dinners, this classic combination delivers both satisfaction and homely charm in every bite.

    The casserole begins with quality sausages, browned until golden to develop a deep, savoury flavour. As they cook, they release their juices, forming the base of a rich and flavourful sauce. The sausages are then gently simmered, allowing them to become tender while soaking up the surrounding ingredients.

    Leeks add a subtle sweetness and delicate onion-like flavour that perfectly complements the richness of the sausages. Slowly softened, they melt into the sauce, creating a smooth, aromatic base that enhances the overall dish without overpowering it. Garlic, herbs such as thyme, and a well-seasoned stock are often added to build depth and warmth.

    As the casserole simmers, the sauce thickens into a hearty, comforting consistency, coating the sausages and leeks in a rich, savoury gravy. The flavours develop beautifully over time, making each bite deeply satisfying and full of character.

    Served alongside is creamy chive mash, which provides the perfect accompaniment. Fluffy mashed potatoes are enriched with butter and milk, then finished with freshly chopped chives. The chives add a gentle onion-like freshness that lifts the richness of the mash and complements the casserole perfectly.

    Together, the casserole and mash create a balanced and comforting meal, with the creamy potatoes soaking up the rich gravy and enhancing every mouthful.

    Sausage and Leek Casserole with Chive Mash is a timeless dish that celebrates simple ingredients and slow cooking. It’s a perfect choice for when you want something warming, filling, and full of flavour, bringing comfort and satisfaction to the table with ease.

  • Ingredients

    You'll Need

    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 8 pork sausages
    • 1 onion sliced
    • 200g sliced leeks
    • 4 cloves garlic sliced
    • 2 sticks celery sliced
    • Small bunch of sage leaves, picked
    • 200ml white wine
    • 400ml passata
    • 400ml chicken stock
    • 2 bay leaves
    • Salt and cracked black pepper
    • Small bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped

    For the mash

    • 800g potatoes peeled and cut into 4
    • 100g butter
    • 300ml full fat milk
    • Salt and cracked white pepper
    • 1 bunch of chives finely chopped

  • Method

    1. Preheat oven to 180ºC / 350ºF
    2. Fry the sausages in a casserole dish until golden brown, remove with a slotted spoon. You may need to do this in two batches
    3. Add the onions, leeks, garlic, celery and sage and cook until the mix starts to brown slightly
    4. Add the wine, stock, passata and bay leaves and then season with salt and pepper
    5. Add the sausages back in
    6. Put the lid on and cook in the oven for 20 minutes
    7. Meanwhile, place your potatoes in a medium sized pan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Simmer gently until cooked. About 20 minutes
    8. Once cooked, drain and mash the potatoes and add the butter and milk. Stir over a low heat until the butter has melted and the mash is piping hot. Season and add the chives. Set aside.
    9. Remove the casserole from oven, stir in chopped parsley and serve with the mash
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