Here’s a delicious Monterey Sausage Pie recipe—savory, cheesy, and perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
🥧 Monterey Sausage Pie
🧾 Ingredients
For the crust (or use store-bought)
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (9-inch)
- OR homemade pie crust
For the filling
- 1 lb (450g) breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C)
2. Cook the sausage
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned
- Add onion (and bell pepper if using) and sauté until soft
- Drain excess fat if needed
3. Prepare the pie crust
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan
- Optional: pre-bake for 5 minutes for a firmer bottom
4. Assemble the pie
- Spread the cooked sausage mixture evenly in the crust
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese
5. Bake
- Bake 35–40 minutes until the filling is set and golden on top
- Let it cool 5–10 minutes before slicing
💡 Tips
- Add chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick
- Substitute cheddar or a mix of cheeses if you prefer
- Can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal
If you want, I can also give a mini muffin version of this pie that’s perfect for brunch or kids’ lunchboxes.
