Sausage Gravy Puff Pie
This Sausage Gravy Puff Pie transforms classic Southern breakfast flavors into an impressive dish the whole family will love. Flaky puff pastry cradles creamy, seasoned sausage gravy for a comforting meal that works for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Perfect for beginners but impressive enough for special occasions!
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing pie dish
Instructions
- Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for about 7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon until evenly caramelized.
- Sprinkle flour over cooked sausage, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until mixture becomes slightly dry and pasty.
- Gradually pour in milk while whisking constantly, then increase heat to medium-high and stir until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and begins thickening.
- Reduce heat to low, add salt, pepper, sage, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened to pudding consistency.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll one puff pastry sheet to 11 inches and transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, leaving overhang around edges.
- Pour warm Sausage Gravy Puff Pie filling into pastry, then top with second rolled pastry sheet. Trim excess, leaving 1-inch overhang, then fold and crimp edges.
- Cut 4-5 slits in top crust for venting, then bake 25-30 minutes until deeply golden and bubbling.
- Allow pie to rest 10 minutes before slicing to help filling set.
Notes
For the best Sausage Gravy Puff Pie experience, use a high-quality puff pastry that's kept cold until ready to use. Try a breakfast variation by adding scrambled eggs to the filling, or make it extra decadent with a layer of shredded cheddar cheese between the gravy and top crust.
NUTRITION: Each serving of Sausage Gravy Puff Pie contains approximately 520 calories, 35g fat, 28g carbohydrates, and 22g protein. The rich, savory flavors make this comfort food worth the indulgence!