Benissimo n’ Mash: An Easy St. Patrick’s Day Recipe with a Gourmet Twist

When it comes to classic comfort food, few dishes are as beloved as Bangers and Mash. This traditional pub favorite, savory sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes with rich onion gravy, is hearty, simple, and incredibly satisfying. It’s also a staple on many tables for St. Patrick’s Day, thanks to its cozy, Irish-inspired roots.

At Benissimo, we love taking classic recipes and giving them a flavorful, approachable upgrade. That’s where Benissimo n’ Mash comes in. By using our Roasted Garlic Infused Oil and Wicked Good Garlic & Chive Seasoning, this timeless dish gets a boost of herbaceous depth and bold garlic flavor. The result? A simple, easy weeknight recipe that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re planning a festive dinner or looking for an easy St. Patrick’s Day recipe, this elevated take on a classic will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Mashed Potatoes:
2 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3–4 tbsp Benissimo Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
½ cup milk or cream (warm)
1–2 tbsp butter
1½ tbsp Benissimo Wicked Good Garlic & Chive Seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Sausages:
4–6 pork sausages (traditional bangers, bratwurst, or your favorite sausage)
1–2 tbsp Benissimo Roasted Garlic Infused Oil

For the Onion Gravy:
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp Benissimo Roasted Garlic Infused Oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1½ cups beef broth
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Make the mashed potatoes: Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until fork tender.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, warm milk or cream, Benissimo Roasted Garlic Oil, and Wicked Good Garlic & Chive Seasoning. Mash until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Cover and keep warm.

2. Cook the sausages: Heat 1–2 tablespoons of Benissimo Roasted Garlic Oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the sausages and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. The roasted garlic, rosemary, and thyme in the oil will infuse the sausages with incredible flavor while they cook.

Transfer the sausages to a plate and keep warm.

3. Make the onion gravy: In the same skillet, add butter and 1 tablespoon Benissimo Roasted Garlic Oil. Add the sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly caramelized.

Sprinkle in the flour and stir for about 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in Dijon mustard if using.

Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Assemble the Benissimo n’ Mash: Spoon a generous serving of mashed potatoes onto each plate. Top with sausages and ladle warm onion gravy over everything.

This Benissimo n’ Mash recipe proves that a classic St. Patrick’s Day recipe doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a few pantry ingredients and the bold flavor of Benissimo oils and seasonings, you can transform a humble comfort food into something truly memorable.

Our Roasted Garlic Infused Oil brings rich notes of garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the sausages and gravy, while the Wicked Good Garlic & Chive Seasoning makes the mashed potatoes irresistibly savory. Together, they deliver the kind of effortless flavor upgrade that Benissimo is known for—helping you cook confidently and serve meals that taste as good as they look.

So whether you’re celebrating with friends or just looking for an easy weeknight recipe packed with flavor, give this Benissimo twist on Bangers and Mash a try. One bite and your kitchen will officially be Benissimo’d.