Baked Bean and Sausage Casserole

• large potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm pieces↗5
• ml milk, approximately↗100
• g butter↗15
• g beef sausages↗500
• (850 g) tin baked beans1
• cup grated cheese1⁄2 - 3⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 180°C.

3. 3

   Drain potatoes before returning them to the pot over a high heat. Toss for a few moments to evaporate any excess water.

4. 4

   Add the milk and butter to the pan and mash potatoes until smooth. Cover with a lid and set aside.

5. 5

   Heat a little oil in a large fry-pan. Add the sausages and fry, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.

6. 6

   When sausages are cool enough to handle cut sausages into 3cm lengths.

7. 7

   In a large casserole dish, mix together the sausages and baked beans until well combined. Spread the mash potatoes evenly over the top of the baked bean mixture. Top with cheese.

8. 8

   Bake, uncovered, for about half an hour or until the cheese has melted and the casserole has heated through.