• Prepare the veggies, herbs and aromatics.

Preparing the Mashed Potatoes

• Place the potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover the potatoes and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
• When the potatoes are ready, drain them and return to the pot. Mash the potatoes with the sour cream and butter and season with salt & pepper. Cover and set aside until the pie is ready to be assembled.

Preparing the Sausage Filling

• Meanwhile, try the oven broiler on and drizzle a touch of cooking oil in an oven proof skillet. Once the oil has heated to medium, add the carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes. Don't be afraid to season the carrots with salt & pepper.
• Add the celery and onion and cook together for another 5-7 minutes. Again, season, as desired.
• Add the garlic and the thyme and cook until aromatic.
• Remove the sausage from the casing and add to the pan with the veggies. Break up the sausage and allow a slight char to build on the sausage because that's flavor.
• Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and combine together with the sausage mixture.
• Add the flour and cook off for 2 minutes. Add the wine and stock concentrate and allow to simmer until thick, 3-4 minutes.
• Taste and season, if necessary.

Assembling, Finishing & Serving the Pie

• Top the sausage mixture with the mashed potatoes and top with the cheddar cheese.
• Add to the oven and broil until the top is golden brown. Note: Be careful not to burn the cheese. Once golden brown, remove from the oven.
  
• Serve warm, enjoy & cheers 🍻!