Southern breakfast pie classic (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Gravy Filling

01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage (use your favorite kind!)
02 - 2 cups whole milk, room temperature works best
03 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
07 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (skip if you don't like heat)

→ For the Crust

08 - 1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed in refrigerator overnight

# Instructions:

01 - Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbly bits with your spoon. Once it's nicely browned, sprinkle the flour right over the meat and stir it in well. Let it cook for about 2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste. Pour in the milk slowly while constantly stirring to avoid lumps. Crank up the heat to medium-high until you see bubbles, then lower to a gentle simmer until the gravy gets thick and luscious (about 5 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and sage, tasting as you go.
02 - Get your oven nice and hot at 375°F (190°C). Center rack is perfect for this pie.
03 - Roll out one puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and drape it into a 9-inch pie dish, letting the edges hang over a bit. Pour your delicious sausage gravy into the pastry-lined dish and spread it out evenly. Roll out the second sheet and place it on top, covering everything. Trim any extra pastry hanging too far over the edges, then pinch and crimp the edges together to seal in all that goodness. Don't forget to cut a few slits in the top - this lets steam escape and prevents a gravy explosion!
04 - Slide that beautiful pie into your preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. You're looking for a deeply golden, flaky crust that makes you want to dive right in.
05 - Give the pie about 5-10 minutes to settle down before slicing. This helps the gravy set up a bit so it doesn't all run out when you cut into it. Then dish it up while it's still warm and watch everyone's eyes light up when they taste those layers of buttery pastry and savory gravy.

# Notes:

01 - This hearty pie combines the beloved Southern classic of sausage gravy with buttery puff pastry for a crowd-pleasing comfort food dish.
02 - Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner - pair with a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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