COUNTRY PIZZA PIE

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This hearty sausage dish has been a family favorite for over 20 years. My four children were raised on it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, oregano and pepper. Pour into crust., Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Spread pizza sauce over sausage mixture; top with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 34g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.