Description
Hearty Savory Sausage and Biscuit Pie delivers a rustic Southern comfort classic with flaky layers of golden biscuit dough embracing spicy sausage and melted cheese. Home cooks craving a satisfying one-dish meal will find pure pleasure in this simple yet irresistible culinary creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) breakfast sausage
Dry Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (40 grams) all-purpose flour
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Crust and Biscuits:
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 package (5-count) Grands refrigerated biscuits
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly cook the sausage, crumbling it into small, uniform pieces until no pink remains.
- Dust the cooked sausage with flour, stirring continuously for 60 seconds to create a uniform coating and prevent clumping.
- Slowly incorporate milk into the sausage mixture, stirring consistently to prevent lumps from forming.
- Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the gravy thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie plate with the pie dough, carefully crimping the edges for a neat appearance.
- Line the dough with parchment paper and fill with dried beans to prevent rising during blind baking.
- Bake the pie crust for 6-7 minutes, then carefully remove the beans and parchment paper.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and pour the prepared sausage gravy into the prebaked crust.
- Place one whole biscuit in the center of the pie and arrange remaining biscuits to completely cover the surface.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the biscuits turn a rich, golden brown color.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving to help the filling set.
Notes
- This hearty pie transforms classic breakfast flavors into a comforting one-dish meal perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
- Prebaking the pie crust ensures a crispy bottom that won’t become soggy from the creamy sausage gravy.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper – more for spice lovers, less for mild palates.
- Dried beans act as pie weights to prevent the crust from puffing up during initial baking, creating a smooth base.
- Whole biscuits on top create a rustic, golden-brown crust that’s both visually appealing and deliciously crisp.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the pie at its peak temperature and textural perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg