Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Sausage Pie with Flaky Puff Pastry. A delicious main course that combines savory ground sausage with a creamy sauce, all encased in a buttery puff pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 pound ground sausage (pork or chicken)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard for extra flavor
Puff Pastry:
Ground Sausage:
Onion Mixture:
Creamy Sauce:
Egg Wash:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook Sausage: Cook the ground sausage in a skillet until browned. Add olive oil if needed.
- Prepare Onion Mixture: Cook onion and garlic, then add flour and stir. Pour in milk and cream gradually.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and mustard. Simmer until thickened. Add peas.
- Assemble Pie: Transfer the sausage filling to a pie dish. Cover with puff pastry, seal edges, and cut slits. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add grated cheddar cheese before baking.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked when needed.
- Pair with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
