Monterey Sausage Pie (Printable Version)
Hearty mix of sausage, Monterey Jack, and cheddar baked in a flaky crust for satisfying flavor.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Crust
01 -
1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
→ Filling
02 -
450 grams breakfast sausage
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100 grams shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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60 grams shredded cheddar cheese
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4 large eggs
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120 milliliters heavy cream
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120 milliliters milk
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2.5 milliliters ground mustard (optional)
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1 milliliter red pepper flakes (optional)
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Set the oven temperature to 190°C and allow it to fully preheat.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the breakfast sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
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Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, black pepper, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until homogeneous.
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Place the pie crust into a pie dish, evenly distribute the cooked sausage across the base, then layer shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses on top.
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Pour the egg and cream mixture over the sausage and cheese layers, ensuring even coverage.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the custard is set and the surface is lightly golden.
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Let the pie rest for several minutes before slicing to facilitate clean portions.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Draining the sausage fat prevents a soggy crust and improves texture.