Hello everyone, and thank you for joining me today! Today’s culinary escapade centers around a truly mouthwatering dish—Monterey Sausage Pie.
Imagine a classic Bisquick cheeseburger pie but with an amplified burst of flavor. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this dish is versatile enough to suit any mealtime.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of sausage
- 1 cup of diced red pepper
- 1 sweet onion diced (Walla Walla or Vidalia)
- 1/2 cup of diced mushrooms brown or white
- 3 teaspoons of fresh minced garlic or equivalent
- 1 and 1/3 cups of milk
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup of Bisquick or similar baking mix
- 3/4 teaspoon of sage
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 and 1/2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese grated
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2: Brown Sausage: In a skillet, brown a pound of sausage.
Step 3: Prepare Vegetables: Dice red pepper, onion, and mushrooms. Add them to the skillet with the sausage.
Step 4: Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté with the sausage and veggies.
Step 5: Prepare Batter: In a separate bowl, mix 1 and 1/3 cups of milk, 3 eggs, 3/4 cup of Bisquick, 3/4 teaspoon of sage, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Step 6: Combine Cheese: Mix in 2 cups of grated Monterey Jack cheese into the meat and veggie mixture in the skillet. Save about 1/2 cup of cheese for garnish.
Step 7: Assemble: Pour the skillet mixture into a greased deep-dish pie plate. Pour the batter from the mixing bowl on top.
Step 9: Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 10: Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top and bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melty.
Step 11: Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Some Helpful Tips
1. Choose Quality Sausage
Use a high-quality pork or chicken sausage for the best flavor. You can experiment with mild, spicy, or herb-infused varieties depending on your taste.
2. Pre-Cook the Sausage
Brown the sausage in a skillet before adding it to the pie. This step ensures it’s cooked through and reduces excess grease in your dish.
3. Bake to Perfection
Preheat the oven to ensure even cooking. Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly—this usually takes about 35–40 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
4. Let It Rest
Allow the pie to cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. This prevents the filling from spilling out and helps the flavors meld.
5. Serve with a Side
Pair your Monterey Sausage Pie with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced and hearty meal.
Monterey Sausage Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pound of sausage
- 1 cup of diced red pepper
- 1 sweet onion diced Walla Walla or Vidalia
- 1/2 cup of diced mushrooms brown or white
- 3 teaspoons of fresh minced garlic or equivalent
- 1 and 1/3 cups of milk
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup of Bisquick or similar baking mix
- 3/4 teaspoon of sage
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 and 1/2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese grated
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Step 2: Brown Sausage: In a skillet, brown a pound of sausage.
- Step 3: Prepare Vegetables: Dice red pepper, onion, and mushrooms. Add them to the skillet with the sausage.
- Step 4: Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté with the sausage and veggies.
- Step 5: Prepare Batter: In a separate bowl, mix 1 and 1/3 cups of milk, 3 eggs, 3/4 cup of Bisquick, 3/4 teaspoon of sage, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Step 6: Combine Cheese: Mix in 2 cups of grated Monterey Jack cheese into the meat and veggie mixture in the skillet. Save about 1/2 cup of cheese for garnish.
- Step 7: Assemble: Pour the skillet mixture into a greased deep-dish pie plate. Pour the batter from the mixing bowl on top.
- Step 9: Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Step 10: Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top and bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese is melty.
- Step 11: Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving.
