ITALIAN SPINACH SAUSAGE PIE

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Christmas at out house is a celebration of tradition. No matter how many guests we might have, our morning brunch has not varied for years. It's always this festive sausage pie served with stollen and fruit salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
6 large eggs
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pastry for double-crust pie (10 inches)
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Separate one egg and set the yolk aside. , In a bowl, beat the egg white and remaining eggs. Add spinach, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, garlic powder, pepper and sausage; mix well., Line a 10-in. pie plate with bottom pastry. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. , If desired, cut out holly leaf and berry shapes from pastry scraps; place on top crust. Beat water and remaining egg yolk; brush over top., Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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Dughu Mane SA
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Manu Tshisikule
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This pie is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are just amazing.


Mukwano Love
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I'm not a huge fan of pie crust, so I made this recipe in a muffin tin instead. It turned out great! The muffins were the perfect size for a quick and easy snack.


yikeber Abebayhu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bag of spinach in my fridge, and this pie is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


Fisal Khan
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This pie is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a bit of chopped red pepper for some extra flavor.


Steve Romero
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


Akamah Clement
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This pie is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Asif pk
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe based on what I had on hand. I used ground beef instead of sausage, and I added some chopped mushrooms. It turned out really well!


Bob Wisecarver
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I was surprised at how easy this pie was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the pie turned out great.


vishwa shehan
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this pie. The sausage and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach.


Isaac Chinedu
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. My friends and family always request it when they come over for dinner.


Huziafa Ansari
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy Parmesan cheese crust.


Malek Malekk
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This pie was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish that was perfect for a special occasion.


Danny Smith
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I loved the combination of spinach and sausage in this pie. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow.


Mr_Gul_Muhammad_007
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This Italian spinach sausage pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.