SAUSAGE PIE

This pie is the perfect dish to take to your next picnic as it's so easy to throw together and transport. It also makes the perfect summer lunch or dinner option when served with a simple salad. As with any sausage recipe, try to buy good quality sausages.

Ingredients

3 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed

800g beef sausages (about 9 sausages)

1 large onion, grated

1/2 cup (160g) relish or chutney

1 tsp curry powder

lightly beaten egg or milk for brushing pastry (optional)

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm x 30cm baking dish and line with baking paper.

• Line the prepared dish with a layer of pastry, making sure it comes up the sides of the dish. You will need to use about 1 1/2 sheets of pastry, which you can press together with your fingers at the seam.

• Squeeze the sausage meat out of their casings and place into a large bowl along with the onion, relish or chutney and curry powder. Mix with your hands until the ingredients are well combined. Transfer the sausage mixture into the pastry-lined dish and spread out evenly.

• Cut the remaining pastry into thin strips and make a lattice pattern on top of the pie. Brush pastry with a little beaten egg or milk if desired.

• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the centre is cooked through.

• Serve warm, or cool to room temperature, cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve. It will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 50-60 minutes

Serves: 6