Monterey Sausage Pie

Monterey Sausage Pie is a rich, savory pie made with sausage, eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, and a simple crust. It’s similar to a quiche but heartier and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the crust

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter (softened)
¼ tsp salt

(You can also use 1 ready-made pie crust if preferred.)

For the filling

450 g (1 lb) breakfast sausage or smoked sausage
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup onion (finely chopped)
½ cup bell pepper (optional, chopped)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

🔪 Preparation

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease a 9-inch pie dish.

🥣 Make the Crust

In a bowl mix flour, butter, and salt.
Blend with fingers or fork until it becomes crumbly dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie dish.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes and set aside.

🍳 Cook the Sausage

Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and cook until fully browned (about 6–8 minutes).
Add onions and bell peppers and cook 3 minutes more.
Drain excess grease.

🥛 Prepare Egg Mixture

In a bowl whisk together:

Eggs
Milk
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Paprika

🥧 Assemble the Pie

Spread the cooked sausage mixture over the crust.
Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly.
Pour the egg mixture over the top.

🔥 Bake

Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.
The pie is done when the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

🍽️ Serve

Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with parsley or green onions.

✅ Cooking Time: ~45 minutes
✅ Servings: 6–8 slices
✅ Best served with: salad, roasted potatoes, or toast.

💡 Optional Variations

🧀 Add cheddar or mozzarella for extra cheese.
🌶 Add jalapeños or chili flakes for spice.
🥓 Mix bacon and sausage for richer flavor.
🍄 Add mushrooms or spinach for a veggie version.

If you’d like, I can also give you:

A famous 1970s Monterey Sausage Pie recipe (original version) that many American diners used.
Or a quick 20-minute crustless Monterey sausage pie (very easy).