Monterey Sausage Pie Recipe
Looking for a savory comfort meal that becomes an instant family favorite? This Monterey Sausage Pie combines rich sausage, tender vegetables, creamy eggs, and melty Monterey Jack cheese into a hearty casserole that tastes like a pie—without the fuss of making a crust. This sausage pie recipe proves that homemade comfort meals can be deeply flavorful yet effortless to prepare. Whether for a weeknight dinner, potluck, or cozy family gathering, it’s warm, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- 9-Inch Pie Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage turkey or spicy sausage optional
- 1 cup diced red pepper or green/yellow bell pepper
- 1 sweet onion, diced Walla Walla or Vidalia
- 1/2 cup diced mushrooms brown or white
- 3 tsp fresh minced garlic
- 1 1/3 cups milk plant milk optional
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup Bisquick or similar baking mix
- 3/4 tsp sage
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or casserole pan.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage for 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add diced red pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 4–5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, Bisquick, sage, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread the sausage-vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese. Pour the egg mixture over top, then add the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and set. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This pie is highly adaptable—swap veggies, change the cheese, or use turkey sausage for a leaner version.