Monterey Sausage Pie
This dish is a savory, “crustless” wonder that’s as perfect for a weekend brunch as it is for a quick Tuesday night dinner. The combination of sweet Walla Walla onions and the earthy depth of sage makes it truly stand out.
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Prep time: 15 minutes
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Cook time: 25-30 minutes
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Servings: 6-8
Equipment
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Skillet
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk
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9-inch deep-dish pie plate
Ingredients
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1 lb ground sausage (breakfast or Italian)
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1 cup red pepper, diced
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1 sweet onion (Walla Walla or Vidalia), diced
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1/2 cup mushrooms (brown or white), diced
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3 tsp garlic, minced
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2 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated (divided)
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1⅓ cups milk
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3 large eggs
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¾ cup Bisquick (or similar baking mix)
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¾ tsp dried sage
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¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a deep-dish pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
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Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage until no longer pink.
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Sauté the Veggies: Add the diced onion, red pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and the onions are translucent. Stir in the minced garlic for the last minute of cooking until fragrant. Drain any excess grease.
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Prepare the Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, Bisquick, sage, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth.
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Assemble: Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture into the prepared pie plate. Spread it out evenly. Sprinkle 2 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese over the meat layer and toss gently to combine.
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Pour: Pour the Bisquick batter evenly over the sausage and cheese.
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Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
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Final Melt: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top. Return to the oven for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and melted.
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Serve: Let the pie rest for about 5 minutes to set before slicing.
Pro-Tip
If you want a bit of a kick, try using Pepper Jack cheese instead of Monterey Jack, or add a dash of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture!