Monterey Sausage Pie: A Hearty, Cheesy Comfort Classic

If you’re looking for a dish that’s savory, cheesy, and packed with flavor, the Monterey Sausage Pie is your answer. Combining spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and a buttery crust, this pie makes a perfect dinner for the family or a dish to impress guests. Below, we’ll go through the method step by step so even a beginner cook can nail it.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¼ teaspoon salt
3–4 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

1 pound (450g) ground pork sausage (mild or spicy depending on preference)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
½ cup milk or cream
Optional: 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped for extra heat

Step 1: Make the Crust

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter (or your fingers) to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. It should form a ball but not be sticky.
Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Tip: Keeping the butter cold ensures a flaky crust.