Sausage & Egg Pie - Master Cookbook Recipe # 192

Name: Sausage & Egg Pie - Master Cookbook Recipe # 192
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pie shell; 1/2 lb. breakfast sausage (Swaggerty’s Farm recommended); 1 small onion, diced (optional); 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup half and half; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 cup salted butter, melted; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup self-rising flour; Note: If using all-purpose flour, add 1/2 tsp baking powder.

This savory sausage and egg pie is a hearty, protein-packed breakfast staple. With a flaky crust and a cheesy, fluffy filling, it’s a comforting dish that’s perfect for a weekend brunch or a holiday morning.

This is recipe #192 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 1 hr Total time: 1 hr 15 min Preheat Time: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 pie shell
1/2 lb. breakfast sausage (Swaggerty’s Farm recommended)
1 small onion, diced (optional)
1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup half and half
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup self-rising flour
Note: If using all-purpose flour, add 1/2 tsp baking powder.

Instructions

Pre-bake Shell: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake the pie shell for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
Cook Sausage: In a skillet, cook the sausage with the diced onion (if using) until browned. Drain the excess grease well.
Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, half and half, onion powder, melted butter, and black pepper. Add the flour and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Combine: Stir the cooked sausage, onion, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese into the egg mixture.
Bake: Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie shell. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
Top & Finish: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Check for Doneness: The pie is done when the middle has risen as high as the sides. This may take a few extra minutes depending on your oven.