🧀🌭 Monterey Sausage Pie
Yields: 6–8 servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 40–45 min
Total Time: ~1 hour
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
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1 lb (450g) ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
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1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
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1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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3 large eggs
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1 cup milk (or half-and-half for creamier texture)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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¼ tsp dried thyme or parsley (optional)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Sausage:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage (and onion, if using) until browned and cooked through.
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Break it up into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
3. Prepare the Filling:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
4. Assemble the Pie:
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Spread the cooked sausage evenly in the unbaked pie crust.
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Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top.
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Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese.
5. Bake:
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
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A knife inserted in the middle should come out clean.
6. Cool & Serve:
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve warm with a side salad, fruit, or roasted veggies.
🔁 Variations:
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Add chopped bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to the sausage.
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Use a mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar or pepper jack for extra kick.
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Make crustless by pouring everything into a greased pie dish (reduce bake time slightly).
Want a make-ahead, low-carb, or mini version of this pie? Just let me know!
