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A savory Monterey Sausage Pie, golden brown and served with herbs.

Monterey Sausage Pie

A delicious and easy-to-make pie filled with sausage, cheese, and vegetables, perfect for family dinners or brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pie crust 1 pie crust Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 pound 1 pound sausage (Italian or breakfast sausage) Choose your preferred type of sausage
  • 1 cup 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack) Feel free to use a cheese blend
  • 1 small 1 small onion, chopped Provides flavor base
  • 1 bell pepper 1 bell pepper, chopped Colorful addition
  • 2-3 cloves 2-3 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor
  • 2 large 2 eggs Bind the filling together
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup milk Can use almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • to taste Salt and pepper to taste Adjust according to preference
  • optional Optional: spices (e.g., paprika, oregano, or Italian seasoning) Customize spice level

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic over medium heat until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Stir in the cooked sausage mixture, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the pie crust in a pie dish and pour the filling into the crust.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with a fresh side salad or roasted veggies. For leftovers, store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for 1-2 months.