🍳🧀 Deliciously Cheesy Monterey Sausage Pie
Looking for a hearty dish any time of day? This cheesy sausage pie is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! 🌟
👉Ingredients
🔹️ Main Ingredients:
1 lb (450 g) bulk pork sausage
3 tsp minced garlic
2 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 ⅓ cups milk
3 whole eggs
¾ cups biscuit/baking mix
¾ tsp rubbed sage
¼ tsp pepper
👉Instructions
▶️ Prepare the Sausage Base:
✅️ Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.
✅️ Add garlic; cook 1 more minute. Drain excess fat.
✅️ Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheese. Transfer mixture to a greased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
▶️ Make the Egg Mixture:
✅️ In a bowl, combine milk, eggs, biscuit mix, sage, and pepper.
✅️ Pour over the sausage and cheese in the pie plate.
▶️ Bake the Pie:
✅️ Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
✅️ Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese; bake 1–2 minutes longer until melted.
✅️ Let the pie stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
💡 Tips for Perfection
◾️ Use a deep-dish pie plate to ensure the pie sets properly.
◾️ Freshly minced garlic gives a stronger, more flavorful taste.
◾️ Let the pie rest before slicing to keep it from falling apart.
◾️ Pair with a simple side salad for a balanced meal.
