1-Gathering and Prepping: First, prepare all ingredients by peeling and chopping potatoes, finely chopping onions, and selecting your choice of sausages based on dietary preferences. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) to get things going smoothly.

2-Cooking the Potatoes: Second, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk or dairy alternatives for a creamy texture, then stir in cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard for that extra zing.

3-Browning the Sausages: Third, while potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Brown the sausages until cooked through, then remove and set aside for later.

4-Making the Gravy: Fourth, in the same pan, sauté chopped onions until soft and translucent. Add beef stock and simmer to create a rich gravy, incorporating Worcestershire sauce and thyme for depth.

5-Assembling the Pie: Fifth, combine sausages and gravy mixture in a baking dish, spreading evenly. Sixth, spoon the mashed potatoes over the sausage filling, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6-Baking and Serving: Final step: bake the pie in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, and feel free to adapt with vegan or gluten-free ingredients. For more baking inspiration, check out this chocolate chip cookie pie to add some sweetness to your recipe collection.