Juicy bratwursts served with rich onion gravy and creamy mashed potatoes made from russet and Yukon Gold potatoes. This hearty, comforting dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner and comes together with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped

3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped

4 tbsp butter

1/2 cup milk or cream, warm

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Bratwursts and Onion Gravy

1/2 tbsp oil

4 pasture-raised bratwursts

1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp flour

2 cups beef stock or broth (low sodium)

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Make the Mashed Potatoes

Place the russet and Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Drain well and return the potatoes to the pot. Mash with butter and warm milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep warm.

Cook the Bratwursts

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the bratwursts and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes depending on size.

Remove the bratwursts from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Sauté the Onion and Garlic

Reduce heat to medium. There should be about 2 tablespoons of fat remaining in the pan from the sausages. If there is less, add a little butter or oil.

Add the sliced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until softened and golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Make the Gravy

Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.

Slowly pour in about 3/4 cup of the beef broth, stirring until a thick paste forms. Add the remaining broth and whisk until smooth.

Simmer and Thicken

Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened to your liking. Season with salt and pepper and adjust to taste.

Serve

Serve the bratwursts over creamy mashed potatoes and spoon plenty of onion gravy over the top. Serve warm.