Bangers Poutine

Bangers Poutine Bangers (sausage) and Mash is a beloved Irish dish that makes for a tasty way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This dish is easy to make, affordable and family-friendly! Preparation Time: 15 minutesBaking Time: 25 minutesCooking Time: 11 minutesServes 4 2 large Ontario Yellow Potatoes, cut into twelve wedges each1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted1 tsp (5 mL) each dried minced onion, garlic powder and paprika3/4 tsp (4 mL) each salt and pepper Gravy:500 g fresh Ontario Pork Sausage, sliced into rounds1/2 cup (125 mL) diced Ontario Onion1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted2 dried bay leaves1 sprig fresh Ontario Parsley2 tbsp (25 mL) cornstarch1 cup (250 mL) water1 cup (250 mL) Ontario Cheese Curds1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Parsley     In large bowl, toss together potatoes, butter, dried onion, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper until potatoes are well coated. Spread potatoes onto parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven until potatoes are easily pierced with fork, about 25 minutes. Gravy:     Heat large skillet, over medium-high heat. Stir in sausage, cook for 5 minutes stirring, until browned. Stir in onion, cook stirring for 3 minutes. Stir in butter, bay leaves, and parsley sprig. In small bowl, whisk cornstarch into water, pour into skillet; bring to boil, simmer for 1 minute stirring until thickened. Remove and discard bay leaves and parsley sprig.     Divide potatoes evenly between 4 shallow dishes; top with cheese curds, gravy and parsley. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 29 gramsFAT: 50 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 38 gramsCALORIES: 719FIBRE: 3 gramsSODIUM: 1660 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario