Description
Have you ever wished breakfast could taste like a cozy hug and still look fancy enough to impress your family? If you’re nodding your head, you’re about to fall in love with today’s recipe.
Ingredients
Let’s take a look at the stars of this recipe
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Sausage: Provides all the savory, spicy, meaty flavor we love. You can choose mild, spicy, or even maple sausage depending on your taste
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Milk: Creates the creamy base for the gravy. Whole milk works best for a rich texture, but 2% will do too
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All-Purpose Flour: Thickens the gravy and helps it hold together inside the pie
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Salt and Black Pepper: Simple seasonings that bring all the flavors to life
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Ground Sage: Adds a warm, earthy flavor that makes the gravy taste even more comforting
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Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: Optional if you like a little kick of heat
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Puff Pastry: Makes the perfect crispy, flaky crust to hold the filling
Substitutions and Variations
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Sausage: Use turkey sausage for a lighter version, or vegetarian sausage crumbles for a meatless option
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Milk: Dairy-free milk like almond or oat milk can be used, but the gravy may be slightly less thick
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Flour: Gluten-free flour blends work if you need a gluten-free pie
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Puff Pastry: Gluten-free puff pastry is available in some stores if you need it
Instructions
Place a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook it until it’s browned all over. Use a spatula or spoon to break it up into small pieces as it cooks. This helps the gravy have bits of sausage in every bite.
Once the sausage is cooked, sprinkle the flour over it. Stir it into the sausage so it coats everything evenly. Let it cook for about 2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring the whole time. Increase the heat to medium-high until the mixture starts to bubble. Once boiling, turn the heat down and let the gravy simmer for about 5 minutes until it gets thick. Add salt, black pepper, and ground sage. Stir it all in and taste it. Add crushed red pepper if you want a little spice.
While the gravy is cooling a bit, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one sheet of thawed puff pastry just a little bigger to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Gently lay it into the dish, letting some pastry hang over the edges. This will hold all that yummy gravy!
Pour the thick sausage gravy into the pastry-lined dish. Spread it out so it’s nice and even.
Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry. Place it over the top of the pie. Trim any extra pastry around the edges, then pinch or crimp the edges together to seal the pie. Use a small knife to cut 2–3 little slits in the top. This lets steam escape while baking.
Put your pie on the middle rack of your oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up beautifully.
Take the pie out and let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and get ready for smiles all around!
