Description
Sausage Gravy Puff Pie is a savory brunch favorite featuring a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a rich, creamy sausage gravy. This dish combines browned breakfast sausage with a smooth milk-based gravy, seasoned perfectly with spices and baked to golden perfection, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Sausage Gravy Filling
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly to fit a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan. Press it into the dish, trimming any excess. Prick the bottom with a fork and place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Cook sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until fully browned and cooked through, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula as it cooks.
- Make the gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir well to coat. Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in the whole milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth gravy. Season with black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and allow the gravy to cool slightly.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the sausage gravy evenly into the prepared puff pastry shell. Fold any overhanging pastry toward the center or trim neatly to the edge. Brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the beaten egg to help achieve a golden finish.
- Bake: Place the assembled pie in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for a delicious brunch or breakfast-for-dinner dish.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for brunch or a savory breakfast-for-dinner option.
- Serve alongside a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables to balance the meal.
- For added richness, layer shredded cheese underneath the sausage gravy before baking.
- Optional crushed red pepper flakes add a subtle spicy kick.
- Be sure to chill the puff pastry shell before filling to maintain its texture during baking.
