Sausage Apple and Onion Mashed Potato Pie
Cozy up with this hearty and flavorful Sausage Apple and Onion Mashed Potato Pie, a perfect comfort food dish that combines savory and sweet in every bite. Layers of golden-browned sausages, tender caramelized onions, and tart apple slices are nestled beneath a blanket of creamy mashed potatoes, all crowned with a bubbly layer of sharp cheddar cheese. Infused with aromatic thyme and a rich, velvety broth-based sauce, this dish is baked to perfection for a warm, one-pan meal that's as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Ready in just over an hour and ideal for feeding a family of four, this simple yet comforting casserole-style pie is a seasonal favorite packed with homestyle flavor. Perfect for dinner gatherings or cool autumn nights, it’s destined to become a household classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 grams potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 125 milliliters whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 450 grams sausages (pork or chicken works best)
- 1 piece large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 piece apple (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 250 milliliters chicken or vegetable broth
- 100 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
While the potatoes cook, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the onion slices and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize. Add the apple slices and thyme, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and apple mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Gradually add the chicken or vegetable broth while stirring, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Slice the cooked sausages into rounds and add them back to the skillet. Stir to combine, then remove the pan from heat.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the pot. Add the butter, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Spread the sausage, apple, and onion mixture evenly into the bottom of a casserole or pie dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them out evenly to cover the filling.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potato layer.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Allow the pie to cool slightly for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.3 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.7 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 423 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 8221 mg | 357% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.3 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 122.0 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1099 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 4862 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
