Ingredients:
1 lb sausage (Italian sausage or breakfast sausage, casings removed)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 sheet puff pastry or 2 pie crusts (for top and bottom)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions:
Cook the Sausage:
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside. Drain any excess fat from the pan if needed.
Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same pan, add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
Make the Sauce:
Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for another minute.
Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the heavy cream, frozen peas, frozen corn, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked sausage back into the pan and stir to combine. Let everything simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Prepare the Pot Pie:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
If using puff pastry, roll it out to fit your baking dish (about 9-inch pie dish). If using pie crusts, line the dish with one crust and add the filling.
Pour the sausage and vegetable mixture into the prepared pie dish.
Top the Pot Pie:
Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry or place the second pie crust over the filling, trimming any excess dough. Press the edges to seal, then cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape.
Brush the top of the pie with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake:
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Serve:
Let the pot pie cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy the comforting, hearty flavors of sausage and vegetables wrapped in flaky pastry!
This Sausage and Vegetable Pot Pie is a great dish for cozy dinners or feeding a crowd—rich and flavorful with a delicious, flaky crust.
