Description
Sausage Gravy Puff Pie is a comforting, savory dish featuring a rich, homemade sausage gravy enveloped in golden layers of buttery puff pastry. This hearty pie begins with browning seasoned sausage, which is combined with a thick, creamy milk-based gravy enhanced by sage and black pepper. The sausage filling is baked between sheets of flaky puff pastry, resulting in a warming meal with a crisp, golden crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, it serves as a satisfying centerpiece for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 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 of puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage, stir in, and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the milk while stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium-high until the mixture boils.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and sage.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and line the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish, leaving some overhang.
- Pour the sausage gravy into the pastry-lined dish and spread evenly.
- Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry and place over the top. Trim excess pastry and crimp edges to seal. Cut a few slits in top for steam.
- Place pie on the middle rack and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
For substitutions, use ground turkey or plant-based sausage as alternatives. Swap whole milk for reduced-fat or dairy-free options if needed. Pie can be made ahead, refrigerated for up to 2 days, and reheated in the oven to maintain pastry crispness. Leftovers freeze well; wrap pie slices tightly and freeze up to 2 months. If the gravy is too thin, let it simmer longer or add more flour; if it’s too thick, thin with extra milk. Ensure the pastry is cold for best flakiness, and don’t skip slitting the top crust to vent steam and avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1060mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
Keywords: Sausage Gravy Puff Pie