Description
Sausage Gravy Puff Pie is a savory and comforting dish featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with rich, creamy sausage gravy. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this pie combines the hearty flavors of browned breakfast sausage with a smooth, seasoned gravy encased in a golden, buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Sausage Gravy
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is browned and crumbled. Retain some of the fat for flavor; do not drain it all off.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage, stirring constantly and cooking for 1–2 minutes to form a roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Make Gravy: Gradually pour in the whole milk while stirring continuously. Cook the mixture until it thickens into a creamy gravy, about 3–5 minutes. Season with black pepper and salt to taste, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into two equal rectangles.
- Assemble Pie: Spoon the sausage gravy onto one half of the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge to allow for sealing.
- Seal Pie: Place the second puff pastry rectangle on top of the gravy-filled piece and press the edges together firmly with a fork to seal the pie completely.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it evenly over the top of the puff pie to give it a golden and shiny finish when baked.
- Bake: Transfer the pie to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the puff pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving to let the gravy set and prevent burns.
Notes
- Keep some sausage fat when cooking to enhance gravy flavor.
- Make sure to seal the pastry edges well to prevent the gravy from leaking during baking.
- For a crispier crust, chill the pie briefly before baking.
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Serve with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
