English Meat Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown 1/2 pound sausage in a skillet with 1/4 cup chopped onion and 1 each diced celery stalk and carrot.

2. 2

   Add 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, and salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Blind-bake the pastry at 180°C/356°F for 5 minutes each time.

4. 4

   Bake fresh pies at 180°C/356°F for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

5. 5

   Turn the oven temperature up to 425°F with rack in the center of the oven.

6. 6

   Lightly butter a 9 or 10-inch pie dish.

7. 7

   To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

8. 8

   Place the meat pie on a baking sheet and cover loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.